There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Portage by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Ogden Dunestrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
1h 16m$39–48Drive 52.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Portagecar 52.7 mi
1h 7m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
1h 26m$39–57Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Merillville, INbus Cleveland
- Take the taxi from Merillville, IN to Portagetaxi
1h 41m$46–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Portage is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Portage is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Portage station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend to Portage. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Ogden Dunes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between South Bend and Portage is 59 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Portage without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from South Bend to Portage, including transfers.
South Bend to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Portage train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Portage is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Portage, IN, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from South Bend Airport to Ogden Dunes every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Merillville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Portage is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 7:04 AM in South Bend and 6:04 AM in Portage.
South Bend to Portage train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Ogden Dunes station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Portage is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from South Bend to Portage.
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