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How to get fromBloomington to Kentuckyby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    6h 40m
    $48–94

  2. Drive 283.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Louisvillecar car 283.3 mi
    4h 45m
    $52–75

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    6h 39m
    $194–939

  4. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    8h 46m
    $74–194

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 50m
    $191–439

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 15m
    $120–630

Bloomington to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 40m.

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