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How to get fromDetroit to South Bendby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to South Bend by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    4h 36m
    $51–137

  2. Drive 184.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to South Bendcar car 184.3 mi
    3h 50m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 36m
    $61–117

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    3h 10m
    $87–570

  5. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus bus Greyhound US0110
    2. Take the bus from Lima to South Bendbus bus Bsb 21
    7h 35m

Detroit to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to South Bend Station via Toledo in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily.

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