What's the distance between Indianapolis and South Bend by coach?

The journey from Indianapolis to South Bend by coach covers an approximate distance of 133 miles (214 km).

How can I get from Indianapolis to South Bend without driving?

The best way to go from Indianapolis to South Bend without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Indianapolis to South Bend from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Indianapolis to South Bend on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 55m	20:30	South Bend	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:30	Downtown Transit Center	7h	20:30	South Bend	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	13h 9m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to South Bend on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 55m	20:30	South Bend	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:30	Downtown Transit Center	7h	20:30	South Bend	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 19m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	13h 9m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 19:35 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 55mAverage duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £121	Average duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£42 - £90	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 by bus from Indianapolis to South Bend

What's the distance between Indianapolis and South Bend by coach?
The journey from Indianapolis to South Bend by coach covers an approximate distance of 133 miles (214 km).
How can I get from Indianapolis to South Bend without driving?
The best way to go from Indianapolis to South Bend without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£61

17/11

£53

Today

£51

19/11

£31

20/11

£37

21/11

£51

22/11

£55

23/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to South Bend was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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 £31 to £387 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 £31, 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.