The average bus between Wilmette and South Bend takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wilmette 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Wilmette and South Bend. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilmette is at 8:07 PM which arrives into South Bend at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wilmette 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Wilmette station and arriving at South Bend station via Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Wilmette to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Wilmette to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at South Bend, IN station.
The distance between Wilmette and South Bend is 129.4 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to South Bend, IN via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago in around 4h 35m.