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

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There are 8 ways to get from South Bend to Ontario by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    8h 34m
    $141–489

  2. Train via Riverside (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 Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 15m
    $1,246–1,971

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus 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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 2h
    $406–652

  4. Drive  2,052.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Ontariocar car 2,052.8 mi
    32h 25m
    $351–507

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    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
    8h 25m
    $198–776

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    11h 26m
    $173–447

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    11h 22m
    $215–604

  8. 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 Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 18h
    $1,446–2,371

South Bend to Ontario by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,798.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Ontario Amtrak via Chicago Union Station, Riverside, and Riverside in around 46h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Mountain @ D Street via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 2d 2h.

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