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How to get fromLouisville to Great Lakesby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Great Lakes by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    8h
    $58–67

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 44m
    $54–315

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    10h 14m
    $91–184

  4. Drive 329.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Great Lakescar car 329.8 mi
    5h 47m
    $61–87

  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 Great Lakestrain train
    5h 18m
    $59–365

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    9h 22m
    $58–109

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 43m
    $80–421

  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 Great Lakestrain train
    7h 27m
    $169–417

Louisville to Great Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 332.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Great Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Great Lakes via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 14m.

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