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How to get fromAkron to South Bendby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Akron to South Bend by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    7h 9m
    $145–225

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Centerbus bus 31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to South Bendbus bus Bsb 25
    9h 12m
    $32–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164
    7h 35m
    $45–80

  4. Drive  271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to South Bendcar car 271.4 mi
    4h 35m
    $48–70

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLE - SBN
    5h 11m
    $85–431

  6. Fly Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $90–335

  7. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $122–533

Akron to South Bend by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to South Bend Transpo once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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