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How to get fromLake Charles to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Louisville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LCH - SDF
    6h
    $132–616

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 8m
    $161–289

  3. Drive 802 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Louisvillecar car 802 mi
    15h 18m
    $147–212

  4. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LCH - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    7h 14m
    $234–1,032

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LFT - SDF
    7h 49m
    $167–672

  6. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HOU - SDF
    7h 17m
    $238–974

Lake Charles to Louisville by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration20h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Louisville Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 20h 8m.

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