What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Louisville?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Louisville is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Louisville?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Louisville is to subway and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $85 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Louisville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Louisville Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Illinois to Louisville?

The distance between Illinois and Louisville is 300 miles. The road distance is 295.3 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Louisville without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Louisville?

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station takes 6h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Louisville bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Illinois to Louisville?

The best way to get from Illinois to Louisville is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $450 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Illinois to Louisville bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Illinois and Louisville?

Louisville is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 8:57 PM in Illinois and 9:57 PM in Louisville.

Can I drive from Illinois to Louisville?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Louisville is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Illinois to Louisville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Louisville?

Book your Illinois to Louisville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Louisville?

There are 628+ hotels available in Louisville.

Illinois to Louisville - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway

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

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1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
6h 5m
$40–90
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 / ...
7h 44m
$74–159
Drive 293.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Louisvillecar 293.6 mi
5h 4m
$54–78
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
3h 56m
$88–608
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
7h 6m
$48–88
Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
8h 20m
$54–94
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
4h 25m
$68–448
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 36m
$56–314

Illinois to Louisville by bus

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Distance: 298.3 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

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. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours.

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