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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
$14
tomorrow
$14
Monday
$13
Tuesday
$14
Wednesday
$16
Thursday
$13
Friday
$15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 1h 35m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $14
FlixBus 2h 30m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 1h 35m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $14
FlixBus 1h 45m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $15
FlixBus 3h 5m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $27
FlixBus 2h 30m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $27

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 1h 35m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $13
FlixBus 1h 45m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $15
FlixBus 3h 5m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $22
FlixBus 2h 30m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 1h 35m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $14
FlixBus 1h 45m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $15
FlixBus 3h 5m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $22
FlixBus 2h 30m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 1h 35m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 1h 35m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $13
FlixBus 1h 45m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $14
FlixBus 3h 5m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $21
FlixBus 2h 30m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 1h 35m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $15
FlixBus 1h 45m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $17
FlixBus 3h 5m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:10 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $19
FlixBus 2h 30m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM South Bend, IN Bus Stop  Economy $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN is $12 on 8/4/2026. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Chicago to South Bend, IN. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Chicago and South Bend, IN.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Chicago to South Bend, IN, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and South Bend, IN, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 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 $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 2h 35m
Earliest Bus 5:05 PM
Latest Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 72.8 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Every day, 3 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 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$14
Sunday 07/26
$18
Monday 07/27
$13
Tuesday 07/28
$16
Wednesday 07/29
$16
Thursday 07/30
$14
Friday 07/31
$15
Saturday 08/01
$13
Sunday 08/02
$15
Monday 08/03
$17
Tuesday 08/04
$12
Wednesday 08/05
$14
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$14
Saturday 08/08
$13
Sunday 08/09
$16
Monday 08/10
$13
Tuesday 08/11
$17
Wednesday 08/12
$17
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$13
Saturday 08/15

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 $12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to South Bend, IN, with $13. Morning 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

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Bus 5:05 PM
Last Bus 5:05 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 6/27/2026

Greyhound US from Chicago to South Bend, IN

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 2h 35m
Earliest Bus 6:00 PM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 6/28/2026

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.

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 $12 and takes 2h 35m 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 $12 and $27. 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 3 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 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. 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 5:05 PM. 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
Economy

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

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