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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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 48m$90–210Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
8h 5m$51–100Drive 352.7 mi
- Drive from Erie to South Bendcar 352.7 mi
6h 3m$65–93Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to South Bend (SBN)plane ERI - SBN
6h 25m$107–570Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Cleveland to South Bend, INbus Cleveland
8h 19m$51–130Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 19m$71–337
Erie to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to South Bend is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to South Bend is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Erie and South Bend is 353 miles. The road distance is 354.7 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $90 - $210.
The train from Erie Station to South Bend Station takes 6h 48m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Erie to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to South Bend is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 6h 25m.
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 $90–210 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Erie to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to South Bend is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Erie to South Bend.
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