There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SBN - AUS
5h 57m$125–619Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
25h 14m$275–299Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
32h 2m$321–798Drive 1,180.6 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Austincar 1,180.6 mi
19h 39m$216–312Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MDW - AUS
7h 40m$154–755Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORD - AUS
7h 49m$137–438
South Bend to Austin by bus and taxi
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Austin is to train and fly which costs $130 - $440 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Austin station. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Republic Square Station via Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Austin. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 2m.
The distance between South Bend and Austin is 1033 miles. The road distance is 1187.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 25h 14m and costs $270 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from South Bend to Austin, including transfers.
South Bend to Austin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $300 and takes 25h 14m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 32h 2m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Republic Square Station via Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, Harrison & Kedzie, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 25h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from South Bend to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Austin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Austin is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:50 PM in South Bend and 1:50 PM in Austin.
South Bend to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Austin is 1188 miles. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from South Bend to Austin.
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