There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to South Bend by plane, train, bus or car
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 to South Bend • 5 h 53 min
$212 - $1,118
Cheapest option
Bus • 22 h 47 min
$81 - $218
5 alternative options
Fly to Chicago Midway, train • 6 h 44 min
$172 - $487
Fly to Chicago O'Hare, train • 7 h 11 min
$162 - $428
Bus via Elkhart, IN • 22 h 32 min
$112 - $243
Train • 22 h 50 min
$149 - $417
Drive • 13 h 10 min
$75 - $110
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh to South Bend hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raleigh to South Bend via GoDurham Station, Durham, Nc, Winston Salem, Nc, Columbus, Oh, Columbus, OH, and Elkhart, IN in around 22 h 32 min.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $800
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago Midway via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 48 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $800
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago Midway via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,100
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 37 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,100
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 13 min
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $1,200
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to South Bend via Columbus, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 35 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,100
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago O'Hare via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 8 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $1,100
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $1,200
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 18 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago O'Hare via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 12 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,100
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 26 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $750
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Chicago O'Hare via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $750
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station Amtrak to South Bend Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $60
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $45
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Room
- $150 - $210
Train from Raleigh Amtrak to Washington Union Station Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 4 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $140
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $50 - $80
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $95 - $140
- Business Coach Seat
- $95 - $140
- Room
- $240 - $340
Train from Washington Union Station Amtrak to South Bend Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 15 h 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $280
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $95 - $150
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $170 - $250
- Business Coach Seat
- $190 - $280
- Room
- $400 - $600
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham, Nc to Winston Salem, Nc
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $14 - $21
- Flexible
- $25 - $35
Bus from Winston Salem, Nc to Columbus, Oh
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $110
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $40 - $70
- Flexible
- $80 - $110
- Website
- hoosierride.com
Bus from Columbus, OH to Elkhart, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $80
- Schedules at
- hoosierride.com
- Book at
- hos.tdstickets.com
Bus from Columbus, OH to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $70
- Schedules at
- hoosierride.com
- Book at
- hos.tdstickets.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus, OH to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $45
- Schedules at
- baronsbus.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Raleigh to South Bend?
The distance between Raleigh and South Bend is 931 km. The road distance is 1230 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to South Bend?
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to South Bend is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 13 h 10 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to South Bend?
The quickest way to get from Raleigh to South Bend is to fly which takes 5 h 53 min and costs $210 - $1,200.
Is there a direct train between Raleigh and South Bend?
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Amtrak and arriving at South Bend Amtrak via Washington Union Station Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 h 50 min.
Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and South Bend?
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to South Bend. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at South Bend, IN via Durham, Nc, Winston Salem, Nc, Columbus, OH and Elkhart, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 h 32 min.
How long does it take to get from Raleigh to South Bend?
It takes approximately 5 h 53 min to get from Raleigh to South Bend, including transfers.