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How to get fromNewark to South Bendby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to South Bend by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to Columbus - 306 E Mount Stbus bus Route D
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to South Bend, INbus bus Columbus
    7h 45m
    $41–88

  2. Drive 259.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to South Bendcar car 259.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CMH - SBN
    5h 13m
    $117–665

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to Columbus - 306 E Mount Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 31m
    $83–163

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $102–500

  6. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $589–1,007

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Newark, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newark to South Bend, IN via Newark COTC/OSU and Columbus - Mound St in around 7h 45m.

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