How far is South Bend from Indianapolis?

South Bend and Indianapolis are 133 miles (214 km) apart.

Bus South Bend to Indianapolis from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to Indianapolis on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	10h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	9h 25m	6:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

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: Last Thursday at 9:11 AM EST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $104	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $109	Average Duration15h 58m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,362 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

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 $258 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 Indianapolis by bus

How far is South Bend from Indianapolis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$85

11/17

$44

Today

$74

11/19

$44

11/20

$43

11/21

$60

11/22

$47

11/23

$47

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $43

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 $43 to $85 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 $43 which is on 2025-11-20.