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How to get fromChampaign to Louisville, KYby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    4h 50m

  2. Bus via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    4h 55m
    $41–81

  3. Drive 235.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Louisville, KYcar car 235.1 mi
    3h 57m
    $43–62

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CMI - SDF
    7h 13m
    $94–485

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    5h 9m

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Champaign to Louisville, KY.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Champaign to Louisville Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.

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