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

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There are 9 ways to get from South Bend to Washington by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Spokane 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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    8h 37m
    $194–765

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Spokane 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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    9h 5m
    $151–612

  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 Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 1h
    $727–1,555

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $367–729

  5. Drive 2,104.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Seattlecar car 2,104.4 mi
    34h 4m
    $384–555

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    9h 15m
    $195–766

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    9h 31m
    $172–343

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    10h 22m
    $197–768

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    10h 48m
    $224–365

South Bend to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,610.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to 4th Ave & Madison St via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 5h.

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