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How to get fromWalnut Creek to South Bendby subway, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Walnut Creek to South Bend by subway, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $225–489

  2. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 57m
    $162–356

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    2d 5h
    $357–706

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 7h
    $779–1,657

  5. Drive 2,183 mi

    1. Drive from Walnut Creek to South Bendcar car 2,183 mi
    33h 59m
    $399–576

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $179–673

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $174–679

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 47m
    $194–709

  9. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    11h 59m
    $353–844

  10. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 8m
    $171–496

Walnut Creek to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,985.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Walnut Creek BART to South Bend, IN via Martinez Amtrak Unloading, Martinez, Suisun-Fairfield, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walnut Creek BART to South Bend Station via Martinez Amtrak Unloading, Martinez, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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