There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 1m$140–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to South Bendbus Bsb 25
5h 10m$25–70Drive 252.4 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to South Bendcar 252.4 mi
4h 14m$47–67Fly
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to South Bend (SBN)plane CLE - SBN
4h 30m$72–400Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
6h 41m$42–72
Cleveland to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to bus which costs $25 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cleveland and arriving at South Bend. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Cleveland and South Bend is 258 miles. The road distance is 253.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $140 - $220.
The train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Station takes 5h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Cleveland to South Bend bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $400 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland to South Bend once daily. Tickets cost $25–70 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 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Cleveland to South Bend bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend station.
Cleveland to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to South Bend is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cleveland to South Bend.
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