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

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Elmhurst by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    7h 20m
    $57–65

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 332 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmerbus bus
    4h 52m
    $49–306

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 35m
    $90–182

  4. Drive 305 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Elmhurstcar car 305 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–81

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport 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 Chicago OTC to Elmhursttrain train
    4h 39m
    $58–363

  6. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 43m
    $57–107

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    4h 50m
    $75–412

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elmhursttrain train
    6h 47m
    $168–415

Louisville to Elmhurst by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 316 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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