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How to get fromSouth Bend to French Lickby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to French Lick by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus bus Indianapolis
    6h 45m
    $103–287

  2. Drive  239.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to French Lickcar car 239.3 mi
    5h 11m
    $44–64

  3. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to French Lickcar car
    6h 45m
    $159–842

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to French Lickcar car
    7h
    $132–575

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Evansville, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Paoli Walmartbus bus
    8h 56m
    $166–503

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and French Lick, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to French Lick via Indianapolis Union Station and Paoli Walmart in around 6h 45m.

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