There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Louisville, KY by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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
4h 55m$44–77Drive 235.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Louisville, KYcar 235.1 mi
3h 57m$39–57Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CMI - SDF
5h 54m$114–625Bus via Louisville Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 5m$42–67Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DEC - SDF
10h 33m$123–631
Champaign to Louisville, KY by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Louisville, KY is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Louisville, KY is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Louisville, KY. 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 4h 55m.
The distance between Champaign and Louisville, KY is 236 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Louisville, KY without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Champaign to Louisville, KY, including transfers.
Champaign to Louisville, KY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Louisville, KY is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 5h 54m.
Champaign to Louisville, KY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Louisville, KY is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:27 AM in Champaign and 4:27 AM in Louisville, KY.
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 4h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louisville International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Louisville, KY is 237 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Champaign to Louisville, KY.
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