How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to South Bend?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to South Bend start from $30. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to South Bend?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to South Bend is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 118 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 1m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to South Bend route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Tornado Bus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to South Bend?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to South Bend at 9:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to South Bend?

A bus trip from Chicago to South Bend generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to South Bend?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to South Bend?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to South Bend?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to South Bend?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to South Bend from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Chicago, IL	2h 1m	2:26pm	South Bend, IN	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Chicago, IL	2h 1m	2:26pm	South Bend, IN	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Chicago, IL	2h 1m	2:26pm	South Bend, IN	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Chicago, IL	2h 1m	2:26pm	South Bend, IN	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Chicago, IL	2h 1m	2:26pm	South Bend, IN	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Chicago, IL	2h 1m	2:26pm	South Bend, IN	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to South Bend on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 30m	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 25m	8:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Chicago, IL	2h 1m	2:26pm	South Bend, IN	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to South Bend

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 1 hour 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 29mAverage Duration

115 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $174	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $73	Average Duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,477 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5157 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Greyhound Chicago South Bend recent customer reviews

On time, very few stops, reasonable rates.

Brad E.

August 10, 2023

Coach was not clean

Michelle B.

October 16, 2017

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to South Bend by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to South Bend?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to South Bend start from $30. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to South Bend?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to South Bend is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 118 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 1m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to South Bend route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to South Bend?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to South Bend at 9:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to South Bend?
A bus trip from Chicago to South Bend generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to South Bend?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to South Bend?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to South Bend?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to South Bend?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$37

11-29

$35

Today

$108

12-01

$68

12-02

$21

12-03

$20

12-04

$20

12-05

$21

The cheapest trip from Chicago to South Bend was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $165 for a bus ticket from Chicago to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.