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How to get fromLafayette to South Bendby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LFT - SBN
    5h 18m
    $176–731

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    24h 10m
    $184–335

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    25h 19m
    $338–741

  4. Drive 1,013.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to South Bendcar car 1,013.1 mi
    17h 1m
    $185–268

Lafayette to South Bend by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to South Bend, IN via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago in around 24h 10m.

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