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

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    4h 39m
    $90–613

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 4m
    $48–100

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 3m
    $52–62

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 53m
    $79–173

  5. Drive 306.2 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Louisvillecar car 306.2 mi
    5h 23m
    $56–81

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

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h
    $70–453

  7. 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 plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    5h 11m
    $62–319

Evanston to Louisville by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 7h.

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