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How to get fromKentucky to Bloomingtonby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to Bloomington by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 30m
    $49–94

  2. Drive 282.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Bloomingtoncar car 282.9 mi
    4h 44m
    $52–75

  3. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 28m
    $90–431

  4. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus bus Memphis
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 50m
    $70–195

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 8m
    $89–393

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 27m
    $190–440

  7. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 3m
    $194–942

Kentucky to Bloomington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 30m.

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