Bus Tickets from Bloomington, IL to South Bend, IN

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to South Bend

Bus
Average PriceUS$69 - US$69Average Duration10h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$80 - US$94Average Duration9h 1m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to South Bend

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
10h 50mAverage Duration
US$69Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington to South Bend: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$69
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:35pm
Distance263 km

Bloomington to South Bend Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloomington - South Bend

  1. How long is the trip from Bloomington to South Bend by bus?

    The bus ride from Bloomington to South Bend takes 10h 50m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to South Bend in about 10h 50m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Bloomington to South Bend?

    Bloomington and South Bend are 268 km (166 miles) apart.

  3. What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to South Bend?

    The least expensive option to go from Bloomington to South Bend would be going by bus. Starting at US$69, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Bloomington to South Bend?

    The bus from Bloomington to South Bend will cost you US$69, on average.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington to South Bend was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of US$62

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington to South Bend?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

You can also go to South Bend by train

Train from Bloomington to South Bend

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