How much is the bus ticket from South Bend to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from South Bend to Chicago start from £14. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from South Bend to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from South Bend to Chicago is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the South Bend to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Tornado Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from South Bend to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from South Bend to Chicago at 08:50. And the latest bus departs at 19:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to Chicago?

A bus journey from South Bend to Chicago produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from South Bend to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from South Bend to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from South Bend to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from South Bend to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus South Bend to Chicago from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:50	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	5h 35m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:50	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	5h 35m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:50	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	5h 35m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:50	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	5h 35m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:50	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	5h 35m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:50	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	5h 35m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Chicago on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:50	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	2h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	5h 35m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	18:55	South Bend	5h 40m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:55 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from South Bend to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 hour 54 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 54mAverage duration

71 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £93	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £40	Average duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with poor communication, lack of customer representatives, and the need for frequent cleaning.

Greyhound South Bend Chicago recent customer reviews

Poor communication with rider in what to expect, where to wait, and no customer representatives available at bus portal in south bend.

Fjaere H.

1 January 2022

Please enforce masks! And ask passengers to take their garbage or make a quick sweep at each stop. It's really gross seeing a bus full of plastic wrappers, cans, and what looked like cookie crumps and pieces of chicken on the floor.

Marielisa T.

28 June 2021

I usually have good opinions on Greyhound. But the late arrival for this particular trip is impacting my upcoming trips.

Ho Chuen K.

18 June 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5158 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from South Bend to Chicago

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from South Bend to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from South Bend to Chicago start from £14. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from South Bend to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from South Bend to Chicago is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the South Bend to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from South Bend to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from South Bend to Chicago at 08:50. And the latest bus departs at 19:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to Chicago?
A bus journey from South Bend to Chicago produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from South Bend to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from South Bend to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from South Bend to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from South Bend to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

£20

14/12

£21

Today

£22

16/12

£18

17/12

£16

18/12

£15

19/12

£15

20/12

£15

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

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 Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £89 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.