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How to get fromLouisville to Bismarckby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SDF - BIS
    6h 14m
    $122–603

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    24h
    $262–490

  3. Drive  1,126.6 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Bismarckcar car 1,126.6 mi
    18h 16m
    $206–297

  4. Drive to Covington, fly

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane CVG - BIS
    6h 8m
    $147–675

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    24h 14m
    $215–307

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    25h 27m
    $232–330

Louisville to Bismarck by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 972 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Bismarck via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 24h 14m.

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