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How to get fromSouth Bend to Los Angelesby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from South Bend to Los Angeles by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 5m
    $169–775

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 37m
    $727–1,554

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $364–712

  4. Drive 2,087.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Los Angelescar car 2,087.5 mi
    32h 59m
    $381–551

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 20m
    $216–452

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 50m
    $258–972

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    10h 37m
    $218–818

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 59m
    $222–876

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    12h 41m
    $231–499

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 28m
    $274–1,002

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 47m
    $221–799

South Bend to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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