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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Bend and Downtown Chicago takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Bend to Downtown Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 4m
Duration
93 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

South Bend to Downtown Chicago bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between South Bend and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Bend is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 10:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 45m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 45m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Bend to Downtown Chicago? 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 South Bend to Downtown Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $9–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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