There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to South Bend (SBN)plane CLE - SBN
3h 45m$101–578Bus via Cleveland
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to South Bend, INbus Cleveland
6h 47m$30–76Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
6h 20m$38–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 51m$82–172Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to South Bend244 mi
4h 4mDrive 244 mi
- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bendcar 244 mi
4h 4m$45–65
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at South Bend Transpo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and South Bend is 238 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend, including transfers.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 20m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to South Bend.
There are 198+ hotels available in South Bend.
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