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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Louisvilleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Louisville by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    8h 40m
    $54–100

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 13m
    $91–185

  3. Drive 340.9 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Louisvillecar car 340.9 mi
    6h 3m
    $63–90

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 14m
    $74–425

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    9h

  6. Train, bus via Gary

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 5m
    $56–99

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    5h 23m
    $121–681

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    5h 45m
    $89–565

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Evansville, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    7h 22m
    $108–382

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    7h 43m
    $169–859

Crystal Lake to Louisville by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Louisville. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Louisville Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Louisville Bus Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 13m.

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