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How to get fromCincinnati Union Terminal to South Bendby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to South Bend by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    7h 39m
    $72–220

  2. Drive  242.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to South Bendcar car 242.9 mi
    4h 28m
    $45–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago / ...
    9h 18m
    $47–79

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CVG - SBN
    5h 47m
    $119–722

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    11h 33m
    $103–231

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $180–862

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $177–419

Cincinnati Union Terminal to South Bend by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cincinnati Union Terminal to South Bend, IN via Dalton & Sherman Avenues, Northside Transit Center - Shelter F, Northside Transit Center - Shelter B, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Cincinnati, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.

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