What is the cheapest way to get from South Bend to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Cincinnati is to bus via Fort Wayne which costs $28 - $110 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Bend to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from South Bend to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between South Bend and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Cincinnati via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from South Bend to Cincinnati?

The distance between South Bend and Cincinnati is 221 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.

How do I travel from South Bend to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from South Bend to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from South Bend to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from South Bend to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Bend to Cincinnati bus from?

South Bend to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Bus or fly from South Bend to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from South Bend to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the South Bend to Cincinnati bus arrive?

South Bend to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.

Can I drive from South Bend to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Cincinnati is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from South Bend to Cincinnati.

How do I get a bus ticket from South Bend to Cincinnati?

Book your South Bend to Cincinnati bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 583+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

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There are 9 ways to get from South Bend to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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Fly from South Bend
best
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Covington (CVG)plane SBN - CVG
4h 19m
$111–619
Bus via Fort Wayne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
7h 45m
$29–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
7h 30m
$50–88
Drive 243.1 mi
1. Drive from South Bend to Cincinnaticar 243.1 mi
4h 28m
$45–65
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
6h 25m
$181–862
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
6h 2m
$114–615
Train, bus
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
8h 17m
$79–158
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus South Bend
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Miami University Oxford, OHbus Detroit
9h 36m
$55–107
Bus via Fort Wayne #2
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit
10h 10m
$35–141

South Bend to Cincinnati by bus

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Distance: 220 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Cincinnati via Gary, IN and Gary Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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