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How to get fromLouisville to Champaignby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Champaign by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 25m
    $40–79

  2. Drive 233.7 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Champaigncar car 233.7 mi
    3h 57m
    $43–62

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SDF - CMI
    5h 36m
    $90–446

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 58m
    $102–433

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SDF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 21m
    $92–461

Louisville to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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.

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