Find coaches from Cincinnati to South Bend

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Next departures from Cincinnati to South Bend on 3 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Cincinnati (Downtown)
South BendCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Cincinnati Bus Station
South BendFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)
South BendNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cincinnati to South Bend

Bus
Average priceUS$37 - US$87Average duration16h
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$133 - US$176Average duration19h 28m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cincinnati to South Bend

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
16hAverage duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cincinnati to South Bend: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$47
Average bus trip duration16h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure04:25
Distance194 miles
Latest bus departure10:25

Cincinnati to South Bend Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cincinnati - South Bend

  1. How far is South Bend from Cincinnati by coach?

    The journey from Cincinnati to South Bend by coach covers an approximate distance of 198 miles (319 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Cincinnati to South Bend without a car?

    You can reach South Bend from Cincinnati by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

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01/10
US$109
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US$143
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cincinnati to South Bend was searched and found on 1 Oct 2025 with a price of US$109

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cincinnati to South Bend.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cincinnati to South Bend.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cincinnati to South Bend will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Cincinnati to South Bend?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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