There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Mesa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly South Bend to Phoenix
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBN - PHX
7h 15m$126–569Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
39h 10m$444–1,085Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
2d 2h$337–556Drive 1,750.1 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Mesacar 1,750.1 mi
30h 51m$320–462Fly South Bend to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane SBN - AZA
5h 50m$140–623Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
8h 38m$144–285Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
8h 50m$217–428
South Bend to Mesa by train, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Mesa is to train and fly which costs $140 - $290 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Mesa. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at University Dr & Mesa Dr via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, El Paso Bus Station and University Dr & Rural Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between South Bend and Mesa is 1536 miles. The road distance is 1760.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Mesa without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 10m and costs $440 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from South Bend to Mesa, including transfers.
South Bend to Mesa bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Mesa is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h.
South Bend to Mesa bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Mesa is 3h behind South Bend. It is currently 9:40 PM in South Bend and 6:40 PM in Mesa.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to University Dr & Mesa Dr via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 44th St/Washington, University Dr/Rural Rd, and University Dr & Rural Rd in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Mesa is 1760 miles. It takes approximately 30h 51m to drive from South Bend to Mesa.
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