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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downers Grove and South Bend takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downers Grove to South Bend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 40m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Downers Grove to South Bend bus times

Buses run twice daily between Downers Grove and South Bend. The earliest departure is at 9:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 8:48 PM which arrives into South Bend at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Yorktown Center and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA4h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Barons Bus10h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA4h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Barons Bus10h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA4h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Barons Bus10h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA4h 24m • 4 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA4h 31m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Barons Bus10h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA4h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Barons Bus10h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA4h 26m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downers Grove to South Bend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downers Grove to South Bend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St & Ogden Ave to South Bend via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago in around 5h 13m.

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