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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Cleveland by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SDF - CLE
    5h 25m
    $90–556

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    10h
    $55–154

  3. Drive  347.6 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Clevelandcar car 347.6 mi
    5h 52m
    $64–92

  4. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BNA - CLE
    6h 36m
    $123–211

  5. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    10h 11m
    $99–199

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    10h 36m
    $113–194

  7. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    14h 43m
    $110–307

Louisville to Cleveland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Cleveland via Indianapolis and Toledo in around 10h.

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