How far is South Bend from Indianapolis?

It's about 214 km (133 miles) from South Bend to Indianapolis.

Bus South Bend to Indianapolis from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to Indianapolis on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	10h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	6h 10m	3:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	9h 30m	4:25am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Indianapolis on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	6h 10m	3:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	10h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	9h 30m	4:25am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:04 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

213 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $148	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$81 - $157	Average Duration15h 58m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from South Bend to Indianapolis by bus

How far is South Bend from Indianapolis?
It's about 214 km (133 miles) from South Bend to Indianapolis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$63

11-18

$106

Today

$106

11-20

$89

11-21

$86

11-22

$67

11-23

$67

11-24

No data

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $63

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 Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $63 to $106 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-22.