The cheapest and fastest buses from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN without transferring at least once.
FlixBus+
3:20 PM4h15Milwaukee, Intermodal Station8:35 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
3:40 PM3h55Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI8:35 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM4h50Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI3:10 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM5h10Milwaukee, Intermodal Station3:10 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
3:40 PM3h55Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI8:35 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
3:20 PM4h15Milwaukee, Intermodal Station8:35 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM4h50Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI3:10 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM5h10Milwaukee, Intermodal Station3:10 PMSouth Bend, South Street Station$581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $366.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $414 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $346 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN costing on average $414 (€339).
Other travel options to South Bend, IN take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Live departures
Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:20 PM Milwaukee, WI | 5h15 | 8:35 PM South Bend, IN | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN
Buses from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, INYou can travel by bus between Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $54 (€44). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milwaukee, WI to South Bend, IN by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at South Bend, IN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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