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How to get fromChesapeake to Louisvilleby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Louisville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORF - SDF
    5h 9m
    $139–686

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    5h 21m
    $106–432

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    23h 50m
    $228–576

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    25h 49m
    $159–287

  5. Drive  646.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Louisvillecar car 646.6 mi
    11h 8m
    $118–171

Chesapeake to Louisville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Louisville, KY via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 49m.

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