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

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

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

    best
    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
    10h 53m
    $207–820

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

    cheapest
    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
    11h 24m
    $164–467

  3. 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 Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 50m
    $572–1,348

  4. 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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 3h
    $351–562

  5. Drive  2,056.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Riversidecar car 2,056.6 mi
    32h 27m
    $376–543

  6. 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 L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 35m
    $184–683

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 4m
    $227–498

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 57m
    $171–673

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 38m
    $226–479

  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 Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 37m
    $221–828

  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 Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 56m
    $168–675

South Bend to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$572Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,829.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Riverside via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Magnolia + Beatty via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 2d 3h.

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