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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to South Bend by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    6h 25m
    $63–104

  2. Drive 253 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to South Bendcar car 253 mi
    4h 38m
    $47–67

  3. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $84–406

  4. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus bus Memphis
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    8h 45m
    $84–205

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $76–353

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $94–454

  7. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $180–862

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to South Street Station - South Bend via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 25m.

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