What is the travel distance from Cleveland to South Bend?

The distance between the two cities is 235 miles (379 km).

Bus Cleveland to South Bend from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cleveland to South Bend on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
		12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 30m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to South Bend on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 10m	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 30m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to South Bend on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 10m	8:45am	South Bend	Cheapest
8:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05pm	South Bend	Fastest
12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 30m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:24 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to South Bend.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $66	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$24 - $123	Average Duration4h 52m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Cleveland to South Bend

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 4 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 52mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest ticket

35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cleveland, OH, US to South Bend: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43

Average bus trip duration5h 5m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:35am

Distance236 miles (380 km)

Latest bus departure5:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,295 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,769 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Cleveland to South Bend Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Cleveland, OH, US - South Bend

What is the travel distance from Cleveland to South Bend?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/02

$52

10/03

$50

Today

$46

10/05

$49

10/06

$34

10/07

$33

10/08

$32

10/09

$36

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to South Bend was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to South Bend, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $55 for a bus ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to South Bend?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 5m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 52m	Avg Price$46	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Cleveland, OH, US by bus?

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