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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Louisville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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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. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BMI - SDF
    6h 28m
    $77–474

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 7m
    $120–630

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    7h 4m
    $108–509

Bloomington to Louisville by bus

Calendar14Weekly 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 Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours.

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