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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carol Stream to Louisville by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    3h 17m
    $148–554

  2. Drive  317 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carol Stream to Louisvillecar car 317 mi
    5h 37m
    $58–84

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 6m
    $98–217

  4. Bus

    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
    10h 36m
    $59–102

  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
    3h 28m
    $130–390

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

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    5h 32m
    $121–687

Carol Stream to Louisville by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail to Louisville, KY via Wheaton Metra, Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop B, Forest Park, Kedzie-Homan, Harrison & Kedzie, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 36m.

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