There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Novi by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly South Bend to Detroit, bus
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
- Take the bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to 7 Mile & Grandviewbus
4h 36m$74–454Bus via Detroit
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Toledobus Chicago
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
7h 41m$23–110Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
7h 43m$31–121Drive 171.6 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Novicar 171.6 mi
3h 45m$32–46Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Novitaxi
6h 16m$197–492Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Toledobus Chicago
- Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 46m
South Bend to Novi by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Novi is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Novi is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Novi. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Grand River & Novi via Toledo Bus Stop, First & Plaza Dr and Grand River & 7 Mile Road SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between South Bend and Novi is 204 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Novi without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 7h 41m and costs $23 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from South Bend to Novi, including transfers.
South Bend to Novi bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Novi bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Novi is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from South Bend to Novi.
There are 162+ hotels available in Novi.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Novi, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Grand River & Novi via Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Bus Station, First & Plaza Dr, and Grand River & 7 Mile Road SE in around 7h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to 7 Mile & Grandview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- 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 Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
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