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How to get fromArlington Heights to Louisvilleby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Louisville by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    4h 40m
    $72–433

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 31m
    $57–109

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 14m
    $90–184

  4. Drive 317.5 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Louisvillecar car 317.5 mi
    5h 37m
    $58–84

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 49m
    $119–679

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

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    5h 11m
    $88–564

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    2. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    6h 48m
    $106–380

  8. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 55m
    $58–69

Arlington Heights to Louisville by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Louisville, KY via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 31m.

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