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

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There are 7 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 27m
    $171–953

  2. Drive  505.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Louisvillecar car 505.8 mi
    8h 26m
    $93–134

  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
    11h 40m
    $108–239

  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
    $218–412

  5. 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 19m
    $113–569

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MCI - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    7h 31m
    $632–1,159

  7. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MCI - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    8h 39m
    $432–1,152

Kansas City to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 11h 40m.

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