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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    4h 59m
    $120–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Toledobus bus Bsb 26
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus Greyhound US0164
    5h 40m
    $36–61

  3. Drive  230.9 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Elyriacar car 230.9 mi
    3h 46m
    $43–61

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SBN - CLE
    5h 18m
    $74–425

  5. Bus via South Bend Station

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus Greyhound US0164
    5h 41m

South Bend to Elyria by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Elyria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Lorain County Transportation & CS via Toledo Bus Stop in around 5h 40m.

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