There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to South Bend by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4 h 52 min
$45 - $120
Cheapest option
Bus • 9 h 5 min
$35 - $60
4 alternative options
Drive • 4 h 12 min
$25 - $40
Fly to South Bend • 5 h 1 min
$202 - $1,118
Fly to Chicago Midway, train • 5 h 59 min
$142 - $536
Fly to Chicago O'Hare, train • 6 h 16 min
$142 - $548
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4 h 12 min.
The quickest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4 h 12 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cleveland, OH and arriving at South Bend, IN. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 h 5 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at South Bend Amtrak. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 h 52 min.
The distance between Cleveland and South Bend is 237 miles. The road distance is 257.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 4 h 52 min and costs $45 - $120.
The train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Amtrak takes 4 h 52 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Cleveland to South Bend bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland, OH 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 4 h 52 min and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9 h 5 min, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $1,200 and takes 5 h 1 min.
- Distance: 237 miles
- Duration: 4 h 52 min
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland to South Bend 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45 - $120 and the journey takes 4 h 52 min. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland to South Bend once daily. Tickets cost $35 - $60 and the journey takes 9 h 5 min.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 23 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $1,100
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 13 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,300
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 12 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,300
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago Midway via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 12 min
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $850
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 17 min
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,200
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 51 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,400
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 24 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $1,300
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 39 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 1 min
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,500
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $120
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $85 - $120
- Business Coach Seat
- $85 - $120
- Room
- $220 - $310
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $60
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $45
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Room
- $150 - $210
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- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Book at
- baronsbus.com
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There is no direct flight from Cleveland Airport to South Bend Airport. The quickest flight takes 2 h 58 min and has one stopover.
Cleveland to South Bend bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend, IN station.
Cleveland to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to South Bend is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4 h 12 min to drive from Cleveland to South Bend.
Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta offer flights from Cleveland Airport to South Bend Airport.
Book your Cleveland to South Bend train tickets online with Rome2rio.
There are 203+ hotels available in South Bend. Prices start at $70 USD per night.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Cleveland Airport is to subway which takes 27 min and costs $3.