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How to get fromKentucky to Monticelloby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Monticello by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SDF - CID
    2. Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Monticellotaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $222–613

  2. Drive 491.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Monticellocar car 491.7 mi
    8h 29m
    $90–130

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cedar Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cedar Rapids to Monticellotaxi taxi
    13h 32m
    $200–272

  4. Bus, train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to 7 St & 32 Ave_01taxi taxi
    5. Drive from Cityline Plaza Shelter to Monticellocar car
    15h 23m
    $268–466

  5. Fly from Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CVG - CID
    2. Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Monticellotaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $232–652

  6. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cedar Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cedar Rapids to Monticellotaxi taxi
    15h 52m
    $233–389

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kentucky to Monticello.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 458.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Monticello, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Monticello. However, you can take the line 02 bus to Louisville International Airport, walk to Louisville International Airport (SDF) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then take the taxi to Monticello. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Cedar Rapids, then take the taxi to Monticello.

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