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South Bend to Council Bluffs buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Bend and Council Bluffs takes 15h 51m and the fastest bus takes 14h 42m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from South Bend to Council Bluffs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 51m
Duration
572 mi
Distance
$121
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

South Bend to Council Bluffs bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between South Bend and Council Bluffs. The service departs South Bend at 8:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Council Bluffs at 22:32:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro14h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro14h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro21h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro14h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro14h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAOmaha Metro14h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Bend to Council Bluffs? 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.

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  • Distance: 572 mi
  • Duration: 15h 51m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend to 16th & Broadway NE via Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 13h 4m.

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