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How to get fromOpelousas to Elkhartby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Opelousas to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN)planeLFT - SBN
    5h 45m
    $176–683
  2. Bus, train via New South Memphis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Memphis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl
    4. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
    28h 14m
    $167–315
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
    27h 40m
    $170–384
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    28h 15m
    $217–693
  5. Drive 1,013.5 mi

    1. Drive from Opelousas to Elkhartcar1,013.5 mi
    17h 33m
    $185–268
  6. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Boyce, LAbus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to South Bend (SBN)planeAEX - SBN
    7h 48m
    $224–764

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Transfer Center via Opelousas, Baton Rouge Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 27h 40m.

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