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Trip Overview

The average bus between Joliet and South Bend takes 9h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Joliet 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.

9h 18m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
$28
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Joliet to South Bend bus times

Buses run twice daily between Joliet and South Bend. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joliet is at 5:11 PM which arrives into South Bend at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Herion Way at Wheeler and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USABarons Bus14h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAFlixbus USA5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USABarons Bus14h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAFlixbus USA5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USABarons Bus14h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USABarons Bus17h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAFlixbus USA5h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Joliet 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 Joliet to South Bend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to South Bend via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Chicago in around 6h 37m.

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