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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Albany 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
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    7h 57m
    $64–108

  2. Drive 251.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Albany to South Bendcar car 251.4 mi
    4h 43m
    $46–67

  3. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SDF - SBN
    6h 17m
    $113–624

  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
    7h 15m
    $88–439

  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
    7h 45m
    $75–386

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

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from State @ Elm to South Street Station - South Bend via Liberty @ Roy Wilkins, Louisville, KY, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.

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