There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Omaha by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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 Omaha
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Omaha (OMA)plane SBN - OMA
5h 20m$101–519Drive 537.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Omahacar 537.3 mi
9h 13m$92–133Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
12h 35m$99–155Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
7h 2m$113–470Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
6h 53m$150–727Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
- Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Omahacar
6h 56m$105–383
South Bend to Omaha by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Omaha is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Omaha. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Omaha, NE via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between South Bend and Omaha is 509 miles. The road distance is 540.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from South Bend to Omaha, including transfers.
South Bend to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 35m.
South Bend to Omaha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Omaha is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 5:22 PM in South Bend and 4:22 PM in Omaha.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Omaha, NE via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from South Bend to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from South Bend to Omaha via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from South Bend to Omaha via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from South Bend to Omaha via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Omaha is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from South Bend to Omaha.
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