What is the travel distance from South Bend to Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 74 miles (119 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lincoln Park Zoo, Architectural River Cruise, The Field Museum, Brookfield Zoo and Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus South Bend to Chicago from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on October 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	South Bend	1h 50m	2:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:10pm	South Bend	2h 20m	2:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:15am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:30pm	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	South Bend	1h 50m	2:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:10pm	South Bend	2h 20m	2:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:15am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:30pm	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	South Bend	1h 50m	2:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:10pm	South Bend	2h 20m	2:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:15am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:30pm	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	South Bend	1h 50m	2:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:10pm	South Bend	2h 20m	2:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:15am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:30pm	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	South Bend	1h 50m	2:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:10pm	South Bend	2h 20m	2:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:15am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:30pm	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:15am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:30pm	Chicago, IL	No tags
	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:15am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:30pm	Chicago, IL	No tags
	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $122	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$18 - $51	Average Duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from South Bend to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 hour 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 54mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus South Bend to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$27

Average bus trip duration2h 15m

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure8:50am

Distance74 miles (118 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with poor communication, lack of customer representatives, and the need for frequent cleaning.

Greyhound South Bend Chicago recent customer reviews

Poor communication with rider in what to expect, where to wait, and no customer representatives available at bus portal in south bend.

Fjaere H.

January 1, 2022

Please enforce masks! And ask passengers to take their garbage or make a quick sweep at each stop. It's really gross seeing a bus full of plastic wrappers, cans, and what looked like cookie crumps and pieces of chicken on the floor.

Marielisa T.

June 28, 2021

I usually have good opinions on Greyhound. But the late arrival for this particular trip is impacting my upcoming trips.

Ho Chuen K.

June 18, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,751 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.

Tornado Bus

3/5146 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $90 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

South Bend to Chicago Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from South Bend to Chicago.

We make sure you can find a bus service from South Bend to Chicago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from South Bend, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip South Bend - Chicago

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

Best price found

09/29

$17

09/30

$20

Today

$20

10/02

$22

10/03

$19

10/04

$18

10/05

$18

10/06

$17

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $85 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-10-06.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from South Bend to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from South Bend to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from South Bend to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from South Bend to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus Tickets from South Bend to Chicago

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Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Chicago.

Bus South Bend to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions for your trip South Bend - Chicago

What is the travel distance from South Bend to Chicago?

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to South Bend by bus?

You can also go to Chicago by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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