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How to get fromLouisville to Central Illinoisby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Central Illinois by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY 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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    8h
    $65–126

  2. Drive 301.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Central Illinoiscar car 301.9 mi
    5h 10m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, train via Chicago (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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    12h 2m
    $140–294

  4. 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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $101–458

  5. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SDF - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $85–436

  6. 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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 56m
    $107–461

  7. 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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $106–428

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Central Illinois. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the train to Lincoln Station, then take the taxi to Central Illinois. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Central Illinois via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Lincoln Station in around 12h 2m.

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