Bus Chicago to South Bend, IN - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to South Bend, IN from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$15

tomorrow

$13

Saturday

$16

Sunday

$14

Monday

$13

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	2h 25m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:30 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:30 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Greyhound US	1h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	2h 25m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:30 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	1h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop		Economy	$14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
	FlixBus	2h 25m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop		Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	1h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop		Economy	$13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
	FlixBus	2h 25m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop		Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	1h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop		Economy	$17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	1h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop		Economy	$15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
	FlixBus	2h 25m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop		Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN is $13 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and South Bend, IN

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and South Bend, IN are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Chicago to South Bend, IN. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Chicago and South Bend, IN.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Chicago to South Bend, IN, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and South Bend, IN, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to South Bend, IN starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	72.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for South Bend, IN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$15

Friday 12/05

$13

Saturday 12/06

$17

Sunday 12/07

$14

Monday 12/08

$13

Tuesday 12/09

$17

Wednesday 12/10

$15

Thursday 12/11

$19

Friday 12/12

$14

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$15

Monday 12/15

$16

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$19

Thursday 12/18

$15

Friday 12/19

$19

Saturday 12/20

$19

Sunday 12/21

$19

Monday 12/22

$22

Tuesday 12/23

$21

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$19

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to South Bend, IN

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to South Bend, IN, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $13, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to South Bend, IN, with $13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to South Bend, IN in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to South Bend, IN are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to South Bend, IN

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to South Bend, IN from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to South Bend, IN:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	5:05 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Greyhound US from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to South Bend, IN:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and South Bend, IN

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and South Bend, IN.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Bus Stop

W South St 100

Erskine Commons Bus Stop

Wendy's

S Dixie Way 320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to South Bend, IN? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to South Bend, IN? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to South Bend, IN bus

How much does a Chicago South Bend, IN bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 3h 25m to reach South Bend, IN. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $28. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to South Bend, IN.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to South Bend, IN each day?

Every day, the Chicago to South Bend, IN bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to South Bend, IN take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN is offered by Greyhound US and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

The earliest bus arriving in South Bend, IN from Chicago starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for South Bend, IN starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago South Bend, IN route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and South Bend, IN?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and South Bend, IN by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to South Bend, IN bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago South Bend, IN bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago South Bend, IN bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to South Bend, IN

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to South Bend, IN

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to South Bend, IN. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!