There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Xi'an by plane 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.
Recommended option
Fly South Bend to Xi An
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Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Xi An (XIY)
Cheapest option
Fly Fort Wayne to Xi An
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Fly from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Xi An (XIY)
3 alternative options
Fly Chicago O'Hare to Xi An
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Xi An (XIY)
Fly Indianapolis to Xi An
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Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Xi An (XIY)
Fly Chicago O'Hare to Yuncheng, train
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Yuncheng (YCU)
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Take the train from Yuncheng North to Xi'an North
South Bend (SBN) to Xi An (XIY) flights
The flight time between South Bend (SBN) and Xi An (XIY) is around 24h 43m and covers a distance of around 11410 km. This includes an average layover time of around 6h 58m. Services are operated by United Airlines, Air China, Juneyao Airlines and others. Typically 77 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into China from United States
- Entry is conditional for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Conditions of entry into China from United States
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Health declaration required
Rules to follow in China
1m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from United States
The official advice is to delay international travel until fully vaccinated
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering China from United States.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Xi'an is 120.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Xi'an is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Xi'an is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 120.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from China.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Xi'an is to fly which costs $460 - $1,500 and takes 23h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Indiana to Xi'an is to fly which costs $490 - $1,500 and takes 22h 13m.
The distance between Indiana and Xi'an is 11571 km.
It takes approximately 22h 53m to get from Indiana to Xi'an, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from South Bend Airport to Xi An Airport. The quickest flight takes 22h and has two stopovers.
Xi'an is 12h ahead of Indiana. It is currently 7:39 PM in Indiana and 7:39 AM in Xi'an.
Air China, Juneyao Airlines, Hebei and three other airlines offer flights from South Bend Airport to Xi An Airport.
There are 100+ hotels available in Xi'an. Prices start at ¥750 per night.
The best way to get from Indiana to South Bend Airport is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $13 - $16.
- Distance: 11570.6 km
- Duration: 22h 53m
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Xi'an, China?
United Airlines, Air China and seven other airlines fly from South Bend to Xi'an every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4300 - ¥14000
Flights from Fort Wayne to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2900 - ¥9500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Xi An via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3200 - ¥10000
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5000 - ¥16000
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via Washington Dulles, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5500 - ¥17000
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via Newark, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5500 - ¥17000
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via San Francisco, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥5500 - ¥18000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Fort Wayne to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2900 - ¥9500
Flights from Fort Wayne to Xi An via Charlotte, Washington Dulles, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3200 - ¥10000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Xi An via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3200 - ¥10000
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via Washington Dulles, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 49m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥5500 - ¥17000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Yuncheng via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3900 - ¥13000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Fort Wayne to Xi An via Philadelphia, Toronto, Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4100 - ¥13000
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via New York JFK, Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥7000 - ¥22000
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via Detroit, Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥8000 - ¥14000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Yuncheng via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4200 - ¥13000
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from South Bend to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4600 - ¥15000
Flights from Fort Wayne to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥10000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Xi An via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3400 - ¥11000
- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from South Bend to Xi An via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4000 - ¥16000
Flights from Fort Wayne to Xi An via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2700 - ¥11000
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from South Bend to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4300 - ¥14000
Flights from Fort Wayne to Xi An via Chicago O'Hare, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2900 - ¥9500
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Xi An via Atlanta, Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥9000 - ¥15000
Train from Yuncheng North to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80 - ¥160
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class
- ¥80 - ¥120
- 1st Class
- ¥110 - ¥160
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