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

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

today
$45
tomorrow
Tuesday
$41
Wednesday
Thursday
$45
Friday
$47
Saturday
$43

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 30m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $45
FlixBus 5h 40m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $45
FlixBus 7h 5m 1:30 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $45
Greyhound US 8h 0m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN via Chicago, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      8h 30m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      10:40 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      12:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      3:10 PM
      South Bend, IN
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 35m 8:35 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $41
Greyhound US 8h 30m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $42
Greyhound US 8h 0m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 30m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $45
FlixBus 5h 40m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $45
Greyhound US 8h 0m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $51
FlixBus 7h 5m 1:30 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN via Chicago, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      8h 0m
      0
      12:35 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      3:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 35m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      8:35 PM
      South Bend, IN
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 30m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $47
Greyhound US 8h 0m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $47
FlixBus 5h 40m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $47
FlixBus 7h 5m 1:30 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN via Chicago, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      8h 0m
      0
      12:35 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      3:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 35m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      8:35 PM
      South Bend, IN
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 30m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $43
Greyhound US 8h 0m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $43
FlixBus 5h 40m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $43
FlixBus 7h 5m 1:30 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN is $38 on 5/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and South Bend, IN

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and South Bend, IN are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Indianapolis and South Bend, IN.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and South Bend, IN, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus $38
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Bus 6:40 AM
Latest Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 132.1 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for South Bend, IN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/10
$45
Monday 05/11
Tuesday 05/12
$41
Wednesday 05/13
Thursday 05/14
$45
Friday 05/15
$47
Saturday 05/16
$43
Sunday 05/17
Monday 05/18
Tuesday 05/19
$38
Wednesday 05/20
Thursday 05/21
$39
Friday 05/22
$51
Saturday 05/23
Sunday 05/24
$54
Monday 05/25
Tuesday 05/26
$43
Wednesday 05/27
Thursday 05/28
$40
Friday 05/29
$43
Saturday 05/30
Sunday 05/31
$47
Monday 06/01
Tuesday 06/02
$41
Wednesday 06/03
$47
Thursday 06/04
$39
Friday 06/05
$43
Saturday 06/06

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $38, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN, with $41. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to South Bend, IN are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN

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

Greyhound US from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $42
Fastest Bus 8h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:40 AM
Last Bus 12:35 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/7/2026

FlixBus from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $41
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/7/2026

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to South Bend, IN bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 6h 35m to reach South Bend, IN. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $58. 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 Indianapolis to South Bend, IN each day?

Every day, the Indianapolis to South Bend, IN bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in South Bend, IN from Indianapolis starts at 6:40 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 Indianapolis to South Bend, IN?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for South Bend, IN starts at 1:30 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 Indianapolis South Bend, IN route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to South Bend, IN on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Indianapolis and South Bend, IN. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Indianapolis to South Bend, IN?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Indianapolis and South Bend, IN change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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