There are 3 ways to get from South Bend to Defiance by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the taxi from Bryan Amtrak Station to Defiancetaxi
2h 14m$67–138Drive 112.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Defiancecar 112.6 mi
2h 45m$21–30Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Van Wertbus Chicago
- Take the taxi from Van Wert to Defiancetaxi
3h 47m$102–166
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Defiance is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Defiance is to train and taxi which takes 2h 14m and costs $65 - $140.
The distance between South Bend and Defiance is 116 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Defiance without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 14m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from South Bend to Defiance, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Defiance is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from South Bend to Defiance.
There are 12+ hotels available in Defiance.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?
There is no direct connection from South Bend to Defiance. However, you can take the train to Bryan Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Defiance. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Van Wert then take the taxi to Defiance.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–30
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $12–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $17–110
- Business Class
- $28–190
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Van Wert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $55–120
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