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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Louisvilleby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Louisville by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    2h 21m
    $81–525

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 59m
    $52–102

  3. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    4h 59m
    $70–443

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 6m
    $88–183

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 21m
    $55–66

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Louisvillerideshare rideshare 294.3 mi
    5h 9m

  7. Drive 294.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Louisvillecar car 294.3 mi
    5h 9m
    $54–78

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Louisville by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Louisville, KY via 47th Red Line Station, 47th-Red, 95th, Chicago, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 59m.

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