There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Elyria by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
4h 59m$55–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Toledobus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
5h 40m$35–58Drive 230.9 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Elyriacar 230.9 mi
3h 46m$43–61Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane SBN - CLE
5h 22m$74–425Bus via South Bend Station
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
5h 41m$50–75Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
7h 7m$391–864
South Bend to Elyria by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Elyria is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Elyria is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Elyria. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Elyria Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between South Bend and Elyria is 233 miles. The road distance is 232.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Elyria without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $55 - $140.
The train from South Bend Station to Elyria Station takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs three times a day.
South Bend to Elyria bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Elyria is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $430 and takes 5h 22m.
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 $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Lorain County Transportation & CS via Toledo Bus Stop in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Elyria bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
South Bend to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Elyria is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from South Bend to Elyria.
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