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How to get fromSouth Bend to Lake Erieby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Lake Erie by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    5h 12m
    $28–69

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 50m
    $87–172

  3. Drive 443.3 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Buffalocar car 443.3 mi
    7h 32m
    $81–117

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    5h 45m
    $115–616

  5. Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    6h 1m
    $45–79

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    6h 11m
    $402–863

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    6h 50m
    $196–464

South Bend to Lake Erie by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland once daily. Tickets cost $25–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 39m.

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