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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PDX - SBN
    7h 45m
    $227–970

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $155–656

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d
    $221–1,067

  4. Drive 2,176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to South Bendcar car 2,176.9 mi
    34h 42m
    $398–574

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $202–903

  6. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane PDX - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to South Bend, INbus bus
    10h 53m
    $205–877

Portland to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, 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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