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How to get fromChicago to Louisvilleby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Louisville by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the taxi from Effingham to Louisvilletaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $92–136

  2. Drive 234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Louisvillecar car 234.6 mi
    4h 7m
    $43–62

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Louisvilletaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $119–201

  4. Fly to Evansville, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    2. Drive from Evansville (EVV) to Louisvillecar car
    5h 10m
    $64–321

  5. Bus, taxi via California & 35th Street

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    2. Take the taxi from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Louisvilletaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $112–232

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Louisvilletaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $134–408

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Louisville, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Louisville. However, you can take the bus to Effingham then take the taxi to Louisville. Alternatively, you can take the train to Effingham Station then take the taxi to Louisville.

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