There are 6 ways to get from Austin to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to South Bend (SBN)plane AUS - SBN
6h 43m$166–770Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane AUS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 18m$118–537Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
26h 30m$279–313Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
30h 52m$321–761Drive 1,177.6 mi
- Drive from Austin to South Bendcar 1,177.6 mi
19h 46m$215–311Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AUS - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 47m$136–440
Austin to South Bend by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to South Bend is to fly and train which costs $130 - $440 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at South Bend, IN via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 52m.
The distance between Austin and South Bend is 1034 miles. The road distance is 1184.5 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 26h 30m and costs $270 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Austin to South Bend, including transfers.
Austin to South Bend bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $320 and takes 26h 30m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 30h 52m.
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, IN via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago in around 26h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to South Bend bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 2:23 PM in Austin and 3:23 PM in South Bend.
Austin to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to South Bend is 1185 miles. It takes approximately 19h 46m to drive from Austin to South Bend.
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