There are 7 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 Barons Bus • 10 h 35 min
$35 - $60
5 alternative options
Bus Greyhound USA • 6 h 51 min
$46 - $94
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 54 min
$142 - $536
Fly to Chicago O'Hare, train • 6 h 22 min
$142 - $548
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland to South Bend every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $80 and the journey takes 6 h 45 min.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 2 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $1,100
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 12 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,300
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 10 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,300
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago Midway via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 12 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $850
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 17 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $1,100

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,200
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 33 min
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,400
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 28 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $1,000

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 14 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $850

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $1,300
Flights from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $850

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- 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 Amtrak 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

- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland, Oh to South Bend, In
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $80
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $30 - $55
- Flexible
- $60 - $80

- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Schedules at
- baronsbus.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Cleveland to South Bend?
The distance between Cleveland and South Bend is 379 km. The road distance is 411 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend?
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4 h 12 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend?
The quickest way to get from Cleveland to South Bend is to drive which takes 4 h 12 min and costs $25 - $40.
Is there a direct train between Cleveland and South Bend?
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.
Is there a direct bus between Cleveland and South Bend?
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 10 h 35 min.
How long does it take to get from Cleveland to South Bend?
The train from Cleveland Amtrak to South Bend Amtrak takes 4 h 52 min including transfers and departs three times a day.