There are 6 ways to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
2h 12m$59–410Train, bus via Toledo
cheapest- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
8h 4m$35–111Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 7m$101–207Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Detroit187.8 mi
3h 57mDrive 187.8 mi
- Drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Detroitcar 187.8 mi
3h 57m$35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 7m$111–157
South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $55 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) and Michigan is 173 miles. The road distance is 188.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan without a car is to train and bus via Toledo which takes 8h 4m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan, including transfers.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $55 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 9h 7m.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Michigan.
What companies run services between South Bend Airport (SBN), USA and Michigan, USA?
Delta flies from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Airport to Campus Martius - Southbound via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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