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 $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cleveland to South Bend on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	5h 10m	8:45am	South Bend	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 30m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:35 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to South Bend

We recommend taking the train

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 $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 52mAverage Duration

237 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $92	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $280	Average Duration4h 52m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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

3.5/511,441 reviews

Staff4.2

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cleveland, OH, US to South Bend by bus

What is the travel distance from Cleveland to South Bend?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$74

11/24

$57

Today

$64

11/26

$114

11/27

$52

11/28

$50

11/29

$47

11/30

$47

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $121 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 $47 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.