There are 5 ways to get from Elyria to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elyria Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
4h 28m$55–140Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
5h 40m$35–60Drive 228.7 mi
- Drive from Elyria to South Bendcar 228.7 mi
3h 48m$42–61Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to South Bend (SBN)plane CLE - SBN
5h 36m$101–625Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 30m$83–452
Elyria to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elyria to South Bend is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Elyria to South Bend is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at South Bend Transpo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elyria Station station and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Elyria and South Bend is 233 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.
The best way to get from Elyria to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $140.
The train from Elyria Station to South Bend Station takes 4h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Elyria to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Elyria to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Elyria to South Bend is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Elyria, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to South Bend Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to South Bend Transpo once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
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- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elyria Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elyria to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Elyria to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elyria to South Bend is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Elyria to South Bend.
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