There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Cleveland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Clevelandbus Chicago
5h 5m$40–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 39m$55–130Drive 254.7 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Clevelandcar 254.7 mi
4h 13m$47–68Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane SBN - CLE
4h 3m$101–669
South Bend to Cleveland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Cleveland is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $100 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Cleveland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between South Bend and Cleveland is 261 miles. The road distance is 256.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $80.
The bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
South Bend to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Cleveland is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland once daily. Tickets cost $25–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
South Bend to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Cleveland is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from South Bend to Cleveland.
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