What is the distance between Philadelphia and South Bend?

The distance separating Philadelphia and South Bend is 591 miles (953 km).

Bus Philadelphia to South Bend from $106 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Philadelphia to South Bend on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 15m	8:45am	South Bend	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	18h 45m	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 November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 15m	8:45am	South Bend	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	18h 45m	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 November 22
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	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	Cherry Hill Mall	21h 45m	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 the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 22 hours and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

22hAverage Duration

592 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $248	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$139 - $2,255	Average Duration19h 44m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the distance between Philadelphia 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

$137

11/17

$153

Today

$138

11/19

$106

11/20

$106

11/21

$128

11/22

$136

11/23

$136

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $106

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 $106 to $218 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 $106 which is on 2025-11-19.