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How to get fromSouth Bend to Columbusby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Columbus by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $143–188

  2. Drive 181.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Columbuscar car 181.5 mi
    3h 41m
    $34–48

  3. Fly from South Bend, taxi

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SBN - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $209–667

  4. Bus, taxi via Greenwood

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the taxi from County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Mall to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $125–160

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $569–1,310

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $217–703

South Bend (SBN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from South Bend to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can drive from South Bend to Columbus in around 3h 41m.

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