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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Bloomington by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    3h 56m
    $104–555

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    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 Borealis / ...
    15h 22m
    $182–330

  3. 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
    16h 13m
    $130–187

  4. Drive 708.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Bloomingtoncar car 708.1 mi
    11h 47m
    $130–187

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    5h 57m
    $464–1,147

  6. 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 Greyhound US0150 / ...
    16h 13m
    $117–190

  7. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    18h 20m
    $215–446

Louisville to Bloomington by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 16h 13m.

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