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How to get fromDeKalb to Louisvilleby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from DeKalb to Louisville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 24m
    $62–77

  2. Train, bus via Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624

    1. Take the train from Elburn 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, KYbus bus
    11h 26m
    $132–234

  3. Drive  347 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Louisvillecar car 347 mi
    6h 10m
    $64–92

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 53m
    $110–724

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    9h 44m
    $62–114

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    7h 17m
    $80–494

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    7h 18m
    $62–310

DeKalb to Louisville by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Louisville, KY via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 24m.

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