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Trip Overview

The bus between Rock Island and South Bend takes 7h 4m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Rock Island 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.

7h 4m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Rock Island to South Bend bus times

Buses run twice a week between Rock Island and South Bend. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rock Island is at 3:55 PM which arrives into South Bend at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rock Island 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 Rock Island to South Bend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Davenport to South Bend Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 8m.

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