There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Mentor by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
7h 38m$27–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 15m$69–155Drive 276.7 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Mentorcar 276.7 mi
4h 41m$51–73Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane SBN - CLE
6h 40m$84–468Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h 23m$44–73Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
8h 10m$107–567Train 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
8h 29m$389–864
South Bend to Mentor by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Mentor is to bus which costs $27 - $75 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Mentor is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Mentor. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Sr-20 Mentor Ave. & Sr-615 Center St. via Chester Ave. -Greyhound Station and Lakeland Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Mentor. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between South Bend and Mentor is 290 miles. The road distance is 278.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Mentor without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $27 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from South Bend to Mentor, including transfers.
South Bend to Mentor bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Mentor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Mentor is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $27 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $470 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Mentor, OH, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland twice 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 $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- 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
- $80–490
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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 Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Mentor bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
South Bend to Mentor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Mentor is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from South Bend to Mentor.
There are 78+ hotels available in Mentor.