There are 6 ways to get from Virginia to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)plane DCA - SBN
3h 3m$177–920Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
3h 32m$127–1,221Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
20h 35m$131–240Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
24h 11m$291–614Drive 766.9 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to South Bendcar 766.9 mi
13h 49m$140–203Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
5h 37m$132–493
Virginia to South Bend by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to South Bend is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 20h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.
The distance between Virginia and South Bend is 537 miles. The road distance is 771.3 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Virginia to South Bend, including transfers.
Virginia to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 20h 35m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 24h 11m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to South Bend Transpo via Washington Union Station in around 20h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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 Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Virginia to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to South Bend is 771 miles. It takes approximately 13h 49m to drive from Virginia to South Bend.
Book your Virginia to South Bend bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 238+ hotels available in South Bend.






