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How to get fromSouth Bend to New Albanyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from South Bend to New Albany by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, 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 Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 20m
    $67–109

  2. Drive 248.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to New Albanycar car 248.7 mi
    4h 49m
    $46–66

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 32m
    $126–251

  4. Fly South Bend to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SBN - SDF
    6h 27m
    $101–573

  5. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    9h 53m
    $91–203

  6. 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 New Albanycar car
    7h 4m
    $141–730

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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
    7h 44m
    $108–618

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

    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
    8h 15m
    $95–495

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

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to State @ Elm via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, Liberty @ Roy Wilkins, Liberty @ 6th, and W Jefferson @ S 6th in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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