There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) by subway, plane, car, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
best- Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
2h 59m$78–555Bus (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
10h 7m$52–62Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
4h 50m$116–674Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Union Station to Louisville-SDF299.7 mi
5h 10mDrive 299.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF)car 299.7 mi
5h 10m$55–79Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
3h 29m$68–435Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
11h 35m$69–134
Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) is to bus which costs $50 - $65 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Louisville Airport (SDF). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Louisville International Airport via W Broadway @ S 11th, Bardstown @ Eastern Pkwy and S 5th @ W Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Louisville Airport (SDF) is 285 miles. The road distance is 301.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF), including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $440 and takes 3h 29m.
Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Louisville Airport (SDF) is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 8:52 AM in Chicago Union Station and 9:52 AM in Louisville Airport (SDF).
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Louisville Airport (SDF), USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Quincy to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Union Station to Louisville-SDF
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF) is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Louisville Airport (SDF).
There are 507+ hotels available in Louisville Airport (SDF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Union Station and Louisville Airport (SDF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.