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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 30m
    $48–94

  2. Drive 282.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Bloomingtoncar car 282.9 mi
    4h 44m
    $52–75

  3. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SDF - BMI
    6h 21m
    $68–404

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SDF - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    8h 13m
    $92–441

  5. Fly 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 Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 22m
    $90–431

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 2m
    $84–393

Louisville to Bloomington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.

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