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

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There are 6 ways to get from Erie to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 48m
    $190–300

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164
    8h 5m
    $58–93

  3. Drive  352.7 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to South Bendcar car 352.7 mi
    6h 2m
    $65–93

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ERI - SBN
    7h 58m
    $102–520

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to South Bendbus bus Bsb 25
    8h 17m
    $78–154

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

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $92–345

Erie to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to South Bend Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to South Bend Transpo via Cleveland Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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