What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Louisville?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Louisville is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Louisville?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Louisville is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $65 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Louisville?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Louisville station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Louisville?

The distance between Des Plaines and Louisville is 296 miles. The road distance is 313.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Louisville without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Louisville?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Des Plaines to Louisville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Louisville bus from?

Des Plaines to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Des Plaines to Louisville?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Louisville is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $65 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Louisville bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Plaines and Louisville?

Louisville is 1h ahead of Des Plaines. It is currently 4:42 AM in Des Plaines and 5:42 AM in Louisville.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Louisville?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Louisville is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Des Plaines to Louisville.

Where can I stay near Louisville?

There are 553+ hotels available in Louisville.

Des Plaines to Louisville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Plaines to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
3h 51m
$66–413
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
7h 54m
$52–98
Train, bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
9h 27m
$89–183
Drive 311.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Louisvillecar 311.3 mi
5h 28m
$57–83
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 ORD - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
4h
$113–669
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
4h 59m
$87–563
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
8h 14m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
8h 19m
$54–97

Des Plaines to Louisville by train and bus

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Distance: 294.7 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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