The average bus between South Bend and Des Moines takes 14h 41m and the fastest bus takes 11h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Bend to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between South Bend and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Bend is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from South Bend station and arriving at Des Moines station via Chicago station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
South Bend to Des Moines bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend station.
South Bend to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
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The distance between South Bend and Des Moines is 611.4 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a bus from South Bend to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 15m.
