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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Louisville is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Louisville is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $140 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Louisville?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Iowa to Louisville?

The distance between Iowa and Louisville is 494 miles. The road distance is 583.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Iowa to Louisville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Louisville bus from?

Iowa to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Louisville?

The best way to get from Iowa to Louisville is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Iowa to Louisville bus arrive?

Iowa to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Louisville?

Louisville is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 8:05 PM in Iowa and 9:05 PM in Louisville.

Can I drive from Iowa to Louisville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Louisville is 583 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Iowa to Louisville.

Where can I stay near Louisville?

There are 539+ hotels available in Louisville.

Iowa to Louisville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DSM - SDF
4h 58m
$149–774
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MLI - SDF
7h 21m
$78–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
13h 10m
$101–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
17h 49m
$171–355
Drive 579.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Louisvillecar 579.9 mi
9h 44m
$106–153
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane OMA - SDF
7h 36m
$134–706

Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 491.4 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Louisville, KY via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 10m.

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