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How to get fromSouth Bend to Louisvilleby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Louisville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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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 Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 55m
    $65–103

  2. Drive 250.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Louisvillecar car 250.4 mi
    4h 45m
    $46–66

  3. Fly from South Bend

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SBN - SDF
    5h 2m
    $105–620

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Indianapolisbus bus Mrt 355
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    6h 14m

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 19m
    $113–615

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 50m
    $95–472

South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Louisville Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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