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South Bend, IN to Chicago, IL Bus

from £11.99

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from South Bend, IN to Chicago, IL

Avg. trip duration

1 hr 3 mins

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Avg. distance

97 miles

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Cheapest trip

From £11.99

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2

Avg. trips a day

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Bus stations and stops in South Bend, IN

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from South Bend to Chicago by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the South Bend to Chicago route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the South Bend -Chicago route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between South Bend and Chicago is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from South Bend to Chicago. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In South Bend, there is a singular coach stop: South Bend Transpo (S St Station). As for Chicago, it has 3 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between South Bend and Chicago. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from South Bend to Chicago is set for 21:35.
The first coach service from South Bend to Chicago is at 08:50.
The route between South Bend and Chicago generally takes about 45 minutes by coach and covers approximately 91 miles.
Bus tickets from South Bend to Chicago with FlixBus are available from as low as £11.99.

Bus travel from South Bend to Chicago: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between South Bend and Chicago starting from £11.99 (average ticket cost: £12.99).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from South Bend to Chicago lasts approximately 45 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between South Bend and Chicago is 91 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules South Bend-Chicago: to check departure times of coaches between South Bend and Chicago, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 2 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in South Bend, there is a singular coach stop: South Bend Transpo (S St Station). As for Chicago, it has 3 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart South Bend on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Chicago.