There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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 Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
1h 14m$86–520Bus via Larned & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
7h 25m$21–97Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 27m$70–137Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 27m$80–117Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to South Bend167.5 mi
3h 29mDrive 167.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bendcar 167.5 mi
3h 29m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 48m$113–237
Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at South Bend Station via Dearborn and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and South Bend is 161 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 27m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to South Bend Station via Dearborn and Toledo in around 6h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to South Bend.
There are 208+ hotels available in South Bend.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and South Bend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.