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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
8 h 41 m
Average duration
8 h 41 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 1 buses that leave East Lansing, MI for South Bend, IN on Thu, Feb 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 8 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 41 m .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 8 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €289.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €372 Average price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN bus times
The table below shows live departures for East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 5:00 PM East Lansing, MI | 8h41 | 1:41 AM South Bend, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN
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Buses from East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 17:00, the last at 17:10. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 17:00 |
Last bus 17:10 |
Bus providers: Indian Trails from East Lansing, MI to South Bend, INYou can travel by bus between East Lansing, MI to South Bend, IN with Indian Trails for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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