What is the distance between Cincinnati and South Bend?

Cincinnati and South Bend are 198 miles (319 km) apart.

Bus Cincinnati to South Bend from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cincinnati to South Bend on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	17h 55m	6:50pm	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h 35m	7:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	17h 45m	10:25pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	9:20am	Cincinnati Bus Station	16h 20m	1:40am	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	16h	1:40am	South Bend	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

194 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $212	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$138 - $183	Average Duration19h 28m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to South Bend by bus

What is the distance between Cincinnati and 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

$102

11/17

$69

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11/21

$73

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The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $102 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-11-21.