IL → IN · about 74 miles
Chicago to South Bend bus & train schedule
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 48 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to South Bend. The fastest takes 1 hour 29 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:05 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 48
- Fastest trip
- 1h 29m
- First departure
- 6:05 AM
- Last departure
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:05 AM | 8:55 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | Chicago to South Bend | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:10 AM | 11:50 AM | 1h 40m | Daily | Chicago to South Bend | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 12:25 PM | 3:10 PM | 1h 45m | Daily except Wed | Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo S St Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:35 PM New | 8:04 PM | 1h 29m | Sun | Chicago Union Station to South Bend Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:00 PM | 8:50 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo S St Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:40 PM | 9:09 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to South Bend Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:30 PM New | 10:59 PM | 1h 29m | Sun | Chicago Union Station to South Bend Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:30 PM | 11:59 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to South Bend Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in South Bend
Return trip: South Bend to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to South Bend?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 29 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 29 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to South Bend?
The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to South Bend?
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to South Bend leave from Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station.