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How to get fromSouth Bend to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    2h 40m
    $76–479

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Toledobus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    5h 15m
    $28–82

  3. 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 Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    5h 17m
    $54–137

  4. Drive 185.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Detroitcar car 185.5 mi
    3h 47m
    $34–49

  5. Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 46m
    $78–110

South Bend to Detroit by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

Delta flies from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Detroit Bus Station via Toledo Bus Stop in around 5h 15m.

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