What is the travel distance from South Bend to Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 74 miles (119 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lincoln Park Zoo, Architectural River Cruise, The Field Museum, Brookfield Zoo and Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus South Bend to Chicago from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00pm	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00pm	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00pm	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00pm	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00pm	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00pm	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	2h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	2h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	5h 35m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	South Bend, IN	2h 15m	12:00pm	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	4h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:53 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 hour 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 54mAverage Duration

71 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $111	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $51	Average Duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with poor communication, lack of customer representatives, and the need for frequent cleaning.

Greyhound South Bend Chicago recent customer reviews

Poor communication with rider in what to expect, where to wait, and no customer representatives available at bus portal in south bend.

Fjaere H.

January 1, 2022

Please enforce masks! And ask passengers to take their garbage or make a quick sweep at each stop. It's really gross seeing a bus full of plastic wrappers, cans, and what looked like cookie crumps and pieces of chicken on the floor.

Marielisa T.

June 28, 2021

I usually have good opinions on Greyhound. But the late arrival for this particular trip is impacting my upcoming trips.

Ho Chuen K.

June 18, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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.

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $90 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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

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

What is the travel distance from South Bend to Chicago?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$20

11/11

$18

Today

$19

11/13

$16

11/14

$17

11/15

$17

11/16

$16

11/17

$16

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $85 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.