There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 1m$30–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
5h 25m$25–70Drive 252.4 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to South Bendcar 252.4 mi
4h 15m$47–67Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to South Bend (SBN)plane CLE - SBN
5h 13m$86–520Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 9m$86–502
Cleveland to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to train which costs $30 - $95 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cleveland Bus Station station and arriving at South Bend Transpo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Cleveland and South Bend is 258 miles. The road distance is 253.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $95.
The train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Station takes 5h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Cleveland to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $550 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–95 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Cleveland to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to South Bend is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cleveland to South Bend.
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