Bus South Bend, IN to Indianapolis: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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Friday

$45

Saturday

$39

Sunday

$47

Monday

$42

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 10m	8:50 AM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/8/2026 8:50:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 10m	8:50 AM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/9/2026 8:50:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 10m	8:50 AM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/10/2026 8:50:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/11/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	8:50 AM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/11/2026 8:50:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:30 PM	South Bend, IN	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, South Bend, IN (USA) at 5/11/2026 12:30:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis is $35 on 5/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between South Bend, IN and Indianapolis

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between South Bend, IN and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 buses from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis, while Morning sees the fewest connections between South Bend, IN and Indianapolis, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Latest Bus	12:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	132.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave South Bend, IN for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$45

Saturday 05/09

$39

Sunday 05/10

$47

Monday 05/11

$42

Tuesday 05/12

$43

Wednesday 05/13

$44

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

$51

Saturday 05/16

$45

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

$44

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

$40

Thursday 05/21

$35

Friday 05/22

$51

Saturday 05/23

$46

Sunday 05/24

$46

Monday 05/25

$51

Tuesday 05/26

$47

Wednesday 05/27

$45

Thursday 05/28

$41

Friday 05/29

$44

Saturday 05/30

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

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

With a price starting from $39, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis, with $39. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

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

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 South Bend, IN to Indianapolis 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 South Bend, IN to Indianapolis, 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 South Bend, IN to Indianapolis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis

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

Greyhound US from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis

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

Cheapest Price	$39
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Last Bus	8:50 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	4/15/2026

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

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

Bus Stop

W South St 100

Erskine Commons Bus Stop

Wendy's

S Dixie Way 320

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

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

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

FAQs about the South Bend, IN to Indianapolis bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 6h 10m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $54. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

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

Every day, the South Bend, IN to Indianapolis 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 South Bend, IN to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from South Bend, IN starts at 8:50 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 South Bend, IN to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from South Bend, IN for Indianapolis starts at 12:30 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 South Bend, IN Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from South Bend, IN to Indianapolis, 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 South Bend, IN and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between South Bend, IN and Indianapolis 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 South Bend, IN to Indianapolis 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 South Bend, IN Indianapolis 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 South Bend, IN Indianapolis 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 South Bend, IN to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to South Bend, IN and to Indianapolis

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