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How to get fromPortland to South Bendby plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)planePDX - SBN
    8h 52m
    $237–970

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
    8h 48m
    $197–858

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2d
    $268–1,771

  4. Drive 2,176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to South Bendcar2,176.9 mi
    34h 30m
    $398–574

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
    8h 57m
    $267–548

Portland to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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