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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RIC - SDF
    5h 11m
    $156–706

  2. Drive 566.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Louisvillecar car 566.4 mi
    9h 45m
    $104–150

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    19h 26m
    $174–292

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    22h 9m
    $276–527

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 40m
    $220–458

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Louisville, KY via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville in around 19h 26m.

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