There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Louisville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
5h 30m$41–81Drive 233.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Louisvillecar 233.3 mi
3h 56m$43–62Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CMI - SDF
6h 41m$94–485Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DEC - SDF
8h 31m$202–606
Champaign to Louisville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Louisville is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Louisville is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Champaign and Louisville is 236 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Champaign to Louisville, including transfers.
Champaign to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Louisville is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $490 and takes 6h 41m.
Champaign to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Louisville is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:16 AM in Champaign and 1:16 AM in Louisville.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Decatur Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louisville International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Louisville is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Champaign to Louisville.
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