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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to South Bend by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to South Bend, INbus bus Columbus
    5h 50m
    $23–65

  2. Drive 233.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to South Bendcar car 233.9 mi
    4h 57m
    $43–62

  3. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CMH - SBN
    5h 19m
    $107–621

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 36m
    $66–139

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $92–456

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $579–963

Columbus to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Barons Bus operates a bus from Columbus - Mound St to South Bend, IN once daily. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.

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