There are 3 ways to get from Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
7h 36m$85–146Drive 192.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eastern Illinois University to Louisvillecar 192.2 mi
4h 28m$36–51Train, bus via Speedway
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus
9h 43m$111–246
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Eastern Illinois University and Kentucky is 292 miles. The road distance is 193.3 miles.
The best way to get from Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky, including transfers.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Eastern Illinois University. It is currently 6:44 PM in Eastern Illinois University and 7:44 PM in Kentucky.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky.
There are 606+ hotels available in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Eastern Illinois University, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?
There is no direct connection from Eastern Illinois University to Kentucky. However, you can take the taxi to Mattoon Amtrak Station, take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY. Alternatively, you can drive from Eastern Illinois University to Louisville in around 4h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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