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How to get fromSouth Bend to Athensby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Athens by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus Route A
    8h 20m
    $33–77

  2. Drive 307.3 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Athenscar car 307.3 mi
    6h 16m
    $57–81

  3. Fly from South Bend, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SBN - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    6h 1m
    $119–607

  4. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus 379 A
    9h 8m
    $54–107

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    9h 42m
    $70–162

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 52m
    $142–653

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    8h 21m
    $604–1,000

South Bend to Athens by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 318.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Athens via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 8h 20m.

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