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

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

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSY - SBN
    6h 37m
    $187–870

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $134–565

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    21h 59m
    $330–670

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    24h 10m
    $183–339

  5. Drive 957.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to South Bendcar car 957.2 mi
    16h 2m
    $175–253

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane GPT - SBN
    7h 44m
    $221–931

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $361–762

New Orleans to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 59m.

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