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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Lincoln by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane SDF - LNK
    7h 43m
    $98–505

  2. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus bus
    18h 39m
    $132–260

  3. Drive 696.4 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lincolncar car 696.4 mi
    11h 40m
    $128–184

  4. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane LEX - LNK
    7h 34m
    $134–671

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SDF - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus bus
    8h 50m
    $138–691

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane CVG - LNK
    9h 37m
    $113–597

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane IND - LNK
    10h 19m
    $114–524

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    19h 3m
    $142–228

  9. Bus, train

    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    21h 23m
    $175–345

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

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Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Lincoln via Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Lincoln, NE in around 18h 39m.

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