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

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to South Bend start from $157. The average price for this route is around $215. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to South Bend?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to South Bend is 22h, covering a distance of 954 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 15m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to South Bend route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to South Bend?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to South Bend at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to South Bend generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to South Bend?

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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to South Bend?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to South Bend?

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 Philadelphia to South Bend?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to South Bend from $159 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to South Bend on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d	6:45pm	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 15m	8:45am	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	23h 40m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	22h 45m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to South Bend on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	22h 45m	6:45pm	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 15m	8:45am	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to South Bend on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 15m	8:45am	South Bend	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	18h 45m	8:45am	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to South Bend on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 15m	8:45am	South Bend	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	18h 45m	8:45am	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to South Bend on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h	6:45pm	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 15m	8:45am	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:40am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	22h 5m	8:45am	South Bend	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 22 hours, and with fares starting at just $157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

22hAverage Duration

954 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$157 - $659	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$197 - $1,337	Average Duration19h 39m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,430 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,593 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to South Bend by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to South Bend?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to South Bend start from $157. The average price for this route is around $215. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to South Bend?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to South Bend is 22h, covering a distance of 954 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to South Bend route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to South Bend?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to South Bend at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to South Bend?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to South Bend generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to South Bend?
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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to South Bend?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to South Bend?
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 Philadelphia to South Bend?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12-11

$197

12-12

$197

Today

$192

12-14

$159

12-15

$161

12-16

$171

12-17

$191

12-18

$177

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to South Bend was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $281 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-12-14.