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How to get fromLouisville to Carlinvilleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Carlinville by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    8h 38m
    $79–164

  2. Drive 289.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Carlinvillecar car 289.7 mi
    5h 8m
    $53–77

  3. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SDF - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $123–646

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    8h 52m

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $81–141

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SDF - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $97–455

Louisville to Carlinville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Carlinville. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, then take the train to Carlinville Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Carlinville in around 5h 8m.

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