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How to get fromChicago to Louisville International Airportby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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

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    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
    $78–555

  2. Drive 298.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Louisville International Airportcar car 298.9 mi
    5h 9m
    $55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Indianapolis
    7h 32m
    $94–220

  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
    8h 28m
    $104–198

  5. 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
    $68–435

  6. 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 International Airportcar car
    4h 36m
    $116–674

  7. Train, bus via Speedway

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Indianapolis
    9h 22m
    $128–296

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

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Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville International Airport via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, Preston @ Vim, and Preston @ Morgan in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, 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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