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How to get fromSouth Bend to Madisonby bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Madison by bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from TA Travel Center - Seymour to Madisontaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $175–310

  2. Drive 226.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Madisoncar car 226.9 mi
    4h 48m
    $42–60

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

    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. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Madisontaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $242–773

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Madisoncar car
    6h 48m
    $190–928

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Madisontaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $224–640

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Madisoncar car
    6h 26m
    $193–441

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Madisoncar car
    7h 37m
    $143–732

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from South Bend to Madison. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Ctc-R, take the line 37 bus to Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to TA Travel Center - Seymour, then take the taxi to Madison. Alternatively, you can drive from South Bend to Madison in around 4h 48m.

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