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

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to South Bend by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    6h 25m
    $63–194

  2. Drive  253.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Louisville to South Bendcar car 253.1 mi
    4h 38m
    $44–63

  3. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SDF - SBN
    5h 18m
    $82–431

  4. Fly 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 4m
    $109–488

  5. Fly 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 40m
    $97–381

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, 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. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours.

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