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How to get fromCharleston to Louisvilleby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Louisville by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    7h 37m
    $86–148

  2. Drive 193.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Louisvillecar car 193.3 mi
    4h 28m
    $36–51

  3. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CMI - SDF
    7h 33m
    $192–614

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DEC - SDF
    8h 50m
    $215–641

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 290.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Louisville. However, you can take the taxi to Mattoon Amtrak Station, take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Louisville in around 4h 28m.

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