There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Ohio State University by bus, car, plane, 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 to Columbusbus Bsb 22
6h 38m$26–66Drive 230.2 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Ohio State Universitycar 230.2 mi
4h 59m$42–61Fly South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SBN - CMH
5h 28m$88–469Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dayton, drive
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
- Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Ohio State Universitycar
6h 26m$99–357Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
6h 46m$137–637Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
7h 5m$610–990
South Bend to Ohio State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Ohio State University is to bus which costs $25 - $70 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from South Bend and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between South Bend and Ohio State University is 248 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $25 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from South Bend to Ohio State University, including transfers.
South Bend to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Ohio State University is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $25 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 5h 28m.
South Bend to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Ohio State University is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from South Bend to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend to Columbus once daily. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from South Bend to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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