There are 5 ways to get from Charlevoix to South Bend by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Bus to Pellston, fly
best- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Pellstonbus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane PLN - SBN
6h 20m$105–529Drive 287.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlevoix to South Bendcar 287.1 mi
5h 6m$53–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
13h 7m$101–249Bus
- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus
13h 7m$100–154Bus to Traverse City, fly
- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Traverse Citybus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane TVC - SBN
8h 22m$98–505
Charlevoix to South Bend by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlevoix to South Bend is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Charlevoix to South Bend is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlevoix to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Charlevoix and arriving at South Bend Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Charlevoix and South Bend is 324 miles. The road distance is 288.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charlevoix to South Bend without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 7m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Charlevoix to South Bend, including transfers.
Charlevoix to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Charlevoix station.
Charlevoix to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlevoix to South Bend is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Charlevoix to South Bend.
There are 259+ hotels available in South Bend.
What companies run services between Charlevoix, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Charlevoix to South Bend Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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