There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Champaign by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
5h 25m$45–79Drive 233.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Champaigncar 233.7 mi
3h 57m$42–60Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane SDF - CMI
5h 16m$85–446Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 3m$107–473Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane SDF - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
7h 56m$93–452
Louisville to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Champaign is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Louisville and Champaign is 235 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Louisville to Champaign, including transfers.
Louisville to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Champaign is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $450 and takes 5h 16m.
Louisville to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 8:22 AM in Louisville and 7:22 AM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Champaign is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Louisville to Champaign.
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