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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: South Bend
    Departure location: South Bend Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: South Bend
    Departure location: South Bend Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: South Bend
    Departure location: South Bend Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Cincinnati.

Average Price$60 - $61Average Duration11h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$101 - $593Average Duration18h 20m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from South Bend to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
11h 5mAverage Duration
$60Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train South Bend to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$128
Average train trip duration18h 20m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:51am
Distance200 miles (322 km)
Latest train departure9:07am

South Bend to Cincinnati Train

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

Best price found
06/26
$102
06/27
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Today
$571
06/29
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06/30
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07/01
$168
07/02
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07/03
$168
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from South Bend to Cincinnati was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $102

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

You can expect to pay from $102 to $865 for a train ticket from South Bend to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-07-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from South Bend to Cincinnati is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cincinnati you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between South Bend and Cincinnati, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from South Bend to Cincinnati, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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