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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Louisville by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane MDW - GTR
    2. Take the taxi from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Louisvilletaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $232–715

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane ORD - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Louisvillecar car
    8h 8m
    $112–490

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Meridian Bus Stop to Louisvillecar car
    16h 15m
    $128–238

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Meridian Bus Stop to Louisvillecar car
    19h 40m
    $267–537

  5. Drive 672.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Louisvillecar car 672.6 mi
    12h 27m
    $123–178

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MDW - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Louisvillecar car
    6h 45m
    $162–800

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ORD - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Louisvillecar car
    7h 18m
    $142–650

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Louisville. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), then take the taxi to Louisville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville via Memphis Bus Station and Meridian Bus Stop in around 16h 15m.

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