What is the travel distance from South Bend to Minneapolis?

The distance between the two cities is 420 miles (677 km).

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

Once in Minneapolis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St Paul Curling Club, Walker Art Center, Minnehaha Falls, Nicollet Island and The Stone Arch Bridge.

Bus South Bend to Minneapolis from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for South Bend to Minneapolis on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	12h 10m	6:05am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	12h 25m	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	South Bend	11h 55m	9:25am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	12h 25m	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	South Bend	11h 55m	9:25am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Get from South Bend to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 35mAverage Duration

420 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,341 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

3.5/587,377 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 South Bend to Minneapolis by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

No data

11/15

$114

Today

$116

11/17

No data

11/18

$61

11/19

No data

11/20

$69

11/21

$74

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Minneapolis was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $61

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 Minneapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $116 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus 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.