What is the cheapest way to get from Louisville to Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Cary is to bus and train which costs $55 - $70 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louisville to Cary?

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Cary is to drive and fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs $80 - $430.

How far is it from Louisville to Cary?

The distance between Louisville and Cary is 341 miles. The road distance is 338.6 miles.

How do I travel from Louisville to Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Louisville to Cary without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 3m and costs $55 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Cary?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Louisville to Cary, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Cary?

Cary is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 6:16 AM in Louisville and 5:16 AM in Cary.

Can I drive from Louisville to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Cary is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Louisville to Cary.

Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 155+ hotels available in Cary.

Louisville to Cary - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Cary by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
8h 3m
$58–67
Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Carytrain
5h 17m
$54–315
Bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
10h 17m
$91–184
Drive 336.6 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Carycar 336.6 mi
5h 56m
$62–89
Bus, train via Indianapolis #2
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
9h 25m
$58–109
Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
5h 21m
$59–365
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Carytrain
5h 16m
$80–421
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Carytrain
7h 21m
$169–907
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
7h 29m
$169–417

Louisville to Cary by bus and train

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.6 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Cary. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Cary. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Cary via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 17m.

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