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How to get fromNotre Dame to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Notre Dame to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBN - MSY
    6h 5m
    $131–626

  2. Drive to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Notre Dame to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOcar car
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AZO - MSY
    8h 4m
    $123–620

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 29m
    $177–301

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    22h 59m
    $562–895

  5. Drive  957 mi

    1. Drive from Notre Dame to New Orleanscar car 957 mi
    16h 15m
    $175–253

  6. Fly South Bend to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane SBN - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 58m
    $157–544

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    7h 25m
    $167–799

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    7h 50m
    $537–799

South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 857 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to New Orleans Bus Station via South Bend, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 29m.

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