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How to get fromSouth Bend to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SBN - LFT
    5h 35m
    $135–580

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus
    23h 55m
    $184–336

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    27h 2m
    $339–731

  4. Drive 1,011.9 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Lafayettecar car 1,011.9 mi
    17h 5m
    $185–267

South Bend to Lafayette by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration23h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Lafayette via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 23h 55m.

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