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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Columbus by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    5h 50m
    $23–65

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    7h 2m
    $67–138

  3. Drive 234 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Columbuscar car 234 mi
    4h 59m
    $43–62

  4. Fly from South Bend

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SBN - CMH
    4h 22m
    $96–570

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 13m
    $113–615

South Bend to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Columbus - Mound St once daily. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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