There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 30m$49–94Drive 284.2 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Bloomington–Normalcar 284.2 mi
4h 47m$52–75Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SDF - BMI
6h 17m$68–404Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane SDF - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
8h 13m$93–441Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 22m$90–431Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h$89–393
Louisville to Bloomington–Normal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Louisville and Bloomington–Normal is 287 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Louisville to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $410 and takes 6h 17m.
Louisville to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Bloomington–Normal is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Louisville to Bloomington–Normal.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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