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How to get fromKansas City to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MCI - SDF
    6h 18m
    $141–803

  2. Drive 509.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Louisvillecar car 509.1 mi
    8h 31m
    $93–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 5m
    $94–175

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 20m
    $145–285

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 40m
    $212–443

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    7h 10m
    $233–1,219

Kansas City to Louisville by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Eb to Louisville, KY via East Village Bay M, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 13h 5m.

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