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

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $202–730

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    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 48m
    $162–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station 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 Bendbus bus
    2d 6h
    $430–658

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 8h
    $1,353–2,181

  5. Drive  2,195.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to South Bendcar car 2,195.9 mi
    34h 14m
    $363–524

  6. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    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 29m
    $209–517

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

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte 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 58m
    $204–748

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $167–541

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

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    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 45m
    $242–666

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

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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
    12h 14m
    $227–755

San Rafael to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,964.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to South Bend via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to South Bend Station via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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