There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SBN - FCA
6h 17m$199–762Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
35h 6m$452–999Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
37h 54m$367–576Drive 1,681.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Whitefishcar 1,681.4 mi
27h 21m$307–444Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ORD - FCA
8h 6m$349–849
South Bend to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Whitefish is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 27h 21m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Whitefish via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.
The distance between South Bend and Whitefish is 1454 miles. The road distance is 1691.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 35h 6m and costs $450 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from South Bend to Whitefish, including transfers.
South Bend to Whitefish bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,000 and takes 35h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 37h 54m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $430–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Whitefish bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Whitefish is 2h behind South Bend. It is currently 6:18 PM in South Bend and 4:18 PM in Whitefish.
South Bend to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Whitefish is 1691 miles. It takes approximately 27h 21m to drive from South Bend to Whitefish.
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