Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to South Bend

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TodayJun 28
from US$51
TomorrowJun 29
from US$57
MonJun 30
from US$57
TueJul 1
from US$54
WedJul 2
from US$56
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FriJul 4
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: South Bend
    Destination location: South Bend
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to South Bend

Bus
Average PriceUS$42 - US$78Average Duration10h 5m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$78 - US$175Average Duration11h 34m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to South Bend

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
10h 5mAverage Duration
US$42Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit to South Bend: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance274 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to South Bend Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - South Bend

  1. What is the travel distance from Detroit to South Bend?

    The distance covered from Detroit to South Bend is 274 km (170 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-26
US$38
06-27
US$51
Today
US$43
06-29
US$50
06-30
US$50
07-01
US$47
07-02
US$48
07-03
US$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to South Bend was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of US$38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit to South Bend, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Detroit to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47 which is on 2025-07-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and South Bend!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to South Bend, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to South Bend will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit to South Bend?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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