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How to get fromAustin to South Bendby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to South Bend by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane AUS - SBN
    6h 24m
    $176–820

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $123–530

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    25h 57m
    $296–333

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    30h 52m
    $349–767

  5. Drive  1,177.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to South Bendcar car 1,177.6 mi
    19h 46m
    $215–311

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $135–437

Austin to South Bend by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,028.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to South Bend Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Adams & Wabash, Union Station Transit Center, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 57m.

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