How far is Indianapolis from South Bend?

Indianapolis and South Bend are 133 miles (214 km) apart.

Bus Indianapolis to South Bend from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to South Bend on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 55m	8:30pm	South Bend	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		1:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	7h	8:30pm	South Bend	Fastest

Next departures for Indianapolis to South Bend on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 55m	8:30pm	South Bend	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	7h	8:30pm	South Bend	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	13h 9m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:17 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to South Bend

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $149	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $116	Average Duration15h 9m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,327 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to South Bend by bus

How far is Indianapolis from 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

11/13

$65

11/14

$79

Today

$71

11/16

$77

11/17

$53

11/18

$30

11/19

$40

11/20

$31

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $388 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak 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.