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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Tennessee by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $115–214

  2. Drive 382.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Tennesseecar car 382.9 mi
    7h 9m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station 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 Macomb Stationtrain train
    12h 33m
    $192–379

  4. Bus to Nashville, fly to Quincy Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane BNA - UIN
    3. Take the taxi from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Tennesseetaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $254–583

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    10h 14m

  6. 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 Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $166–556

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SDF - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Tennesseetaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $142–383

  8. Fly Covington to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane CVG - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Tennesseetaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $152–412

Nashville (BNA) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 467.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Tennessee. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Macomb Station, then take the taxi to Tennessee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Tennessee via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Macomb Station in around 12h 33m.

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