There are 6 ways to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Covington (CVG)plane SBN - CVG
4h 10m$89–541Drive 247.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnaticar 247.3 mi
4h 31m$46–66Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
6h 16m$167–871Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
7h 41m$50–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Cincinnati247.3 mi
4h 31mTrain to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
5h 52m$167–381
South Bend (SBN) to Covington (CVG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $85 - $550.
The distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) and Cincinnati is 217 miles. The road distance is 248.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnati is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Cincinnati.
There are 610+ hotels available in Cincinnati.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Bend Airport (SBN) and Cincinnati. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between South Bend Airport (SBN), USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Covington (CVG) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Covington via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from South Bend to Covington via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from South Bend to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from South Bend to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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