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How to get fromOhio State University to South Bendby bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to South Bendbus bus Bsb 21
    7h 22m
    $25–68

  2. Drive  229.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to South Bendcar car 229.8 mi
    4h 58m
    $42–61

  3. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CMH - SBN
    6h 16m
    $91–471

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus Bsb 33A
    2. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    8h 5m
    $108–173

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $123–543

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $611–996

Ohio State University to South Bend by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Barons Bus operates a bus from Columbus to South Bend once daily. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.

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