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How to get fromLouisville to Daytonby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Dayton by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3h 55m
    $61–81

  2. Drive 171.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Daytoncar car 171.3 mi
    2h 54m
    $32–46

  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SDF - LAF
    5h 48m
    $97–453

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 11m
    $73–129

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SDF - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard by Marriott Lafayetteshuttle bus
    6h 16m
    $125–662

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Dayton, IN, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.

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