There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
3h 21m$40–60Drive 138.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bendcar 138.3 mi
2h 50m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
7h 45m$91–184Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend (SBN)plane IND - SBN
5h 35m$97–570
Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Indianapolis (Station) and South Bend is 143 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $60.
The bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis (Station), IN, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Miller Transportation operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend Station via Indianapolis and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at South Street Station - South Bend.
Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Indianapolis (Station) to South Bend.
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