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How to get fromSouth Bend to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly South Bend to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBN - MSY
    5h 35m
    $145–670

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 5m
    $154–306

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    22h 47m
    $327–705

  4. Drive 954.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to New Orleanscar car 954.7 mi
    16h 10m
    $175–252

  5. Fly South Bend to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane SBN - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 21m
    $172–683

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    7h 16m
    $153–716

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    7h 39m
    $360–763

South Bend to New Orleans by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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