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How to get fromLouisville, KY to Lake Michiganby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville, KY to Lake Michigan by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    6h 12m
    $53–60

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    4h 19m
    $49–308

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 7m
    $80–166

  4. Drive 295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville, KY to Chicagocar car 295.4 mi
    5h 4m
    $54–78

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3h 45m
    $54–358

  6. Bus via Michigan & Balbo

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    8h 24m
    $50–91

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville, KY to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3h 49m
    $75–414

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    5h 24m
    $164–410

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    5h 54m
    $164–900

Louisville, KY to Lake Michigan by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 300.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day.

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