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How to get fromSouth Bend to Daytonby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Dayton by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Chicago / ...
    6h 31m
    $23–93

  2. Drive  196.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Daytoncar car 196.1 mi
    4h 38m
    $36–52

  3. Fly from South Bend

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SBN - DAY
    5h 12m
    $66–349

  4. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Limabus bus Bsb 22
    2. Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    6h 56m
    $28–70

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    8h 8m
    $62–127

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    6h 52m
    $62–327

South Bend to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Fort Wayne, IN, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dayton (DAY) every 2 hours.

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