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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 23m
    $50–99

  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 47m
    $90–421

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus Btw 1401
    6h 36m

  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 27m
    $89–383

  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 46m
    $100–470

  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 22m
    $194–892

Kentucky to Illinois State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Illinois State University via Indianapolis Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 6h 23m.

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