There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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 from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SBN - ALB
5h 38m$148–771Drive 710 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Schenectadycar 710 mi
12h 7m$130–188Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 16m$230–470Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
19h 30m$158–236Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
7h 1m$177–816
South Bend to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Schenectady is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Schenectady is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Schenectady via Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between South Bend and Schenectady is 661 miles. The road distance is 714.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 14h 16m and costs $230 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from South Bend to Schenectady, including transfers.
South Bend to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Schenectady is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 14h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 30m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $230–470 and the journey takes 14h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend Transpo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
South Bend to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Schenectady is 714 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from South Bend to Schenectady.
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