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How to get fromKentucky to Illinois State Universityby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to Illinois State University 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 Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 48m
    $53–89

  2. Drive  285.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Illinois State Universitycar car 285.2 mi
    4h 50m
    $53–76

  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 52m
    $120–491

  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
    9h 8m
    $58–95

  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 31m
    $117–431

  6. 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 24m
    $222–870

  7. 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 51m
    $224–400

Kentucky to Illinois State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Illinois State University via Indianapolis Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 6h 48m.

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