How far is Indianapolis from South Bend?

It's about 214 km (133 miles) from Indianapolis to South Bend.

Bus Indianapolis to South Bend from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to South Bend on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 55m	8:30pm	South Bend	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	7h	8:30pm	South Bend	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	13h 9m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to South Bend on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 55m	8:30pm	South Bend	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	7h	8:30pm	South Bend	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	13h 9m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:35 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to South Bend

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

212 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $222	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $166	Average Duration15h 9m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Indianapolis from South Bend?
It's about 214 km (133 miles) from Indianapolis to South Bend.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$111

11-17

$98

Today

$93

11-19

$57

11-20

$68

11-21

$93

11-22

$100

11-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to South Bend, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $712 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak 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.