There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane TVC - SBN
3h 34m$86–472Drive 249.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bendcar 249.2 mi
4h 14m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
11h 57m$59–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
13h 9m$103–228Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to South Bend249.2 mi
4h 14mBus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus
13h 9m$117–188
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Cherry Capital Airport and arriving at South Bend, IN via Traverse City, MI, Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) and South Bend is 219 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend, including transfers.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 57m.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to South Bend.
What companies run services between Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherry Capital Airport to South Bend, IN via Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14, Traverse City, MI, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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