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How to get fromSouth Bend to Schenectadyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or train

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

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SBN - ALB
    6h 2m
    $157–870
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 16m
    $65–220
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus 253
    16h 24m
    $86–306
  4. Drive 710.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Schenectadycar car 710.7 mi
    12h 6m
    $130–188
  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    7h 8m
    $143–755
  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    7h 25m
    $111–538

South Bend to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $65–220 and the journey takes 14h 16m.

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