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How to get fromLake Michigan to Louisvilleby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Michigan to Louisville by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    3h 53m
    $98–708

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    7h 43m
    $52–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 52m
    $70–168

  4. Drive  293.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Louisvillecar car 293.6 mi
    5h 4m
    $54–78

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    4h 19m
    $74–488

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 27m
    $56–314

  7. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 43m
    $56–98

Lake Michigan to Louisville by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours.

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