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How to get fromChicago to Louisville Airport (SDF)by subway, plane, car, train, bus, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Louisville Airport (SDF) by subway, plane, car, train, bus, or rideshare

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    2h 44m
    $82–555

  2. Drive 298.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car 298.8 mi
    5h 9m
    $55–79

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    4h 36m
    $116–674

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    11h 35m
    $71–135

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago to Louisville-SDFrideshare rideshare 298.8 mi
    5h 9m

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    3h 16m
    $68–425

Chicago to Louisville Airport (SDF) by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Louisville Airport (SDF), USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours.

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