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How to get fromLouisville to Metropolisby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Metropolis by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 48m
    $88–126

  2. Drive 228.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Metropoliscar car 228.1 mi
    3h 47m
    $42–61

  3. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane SDF - PAH
    6h 40m
    $117–503

  4. Bus via Evansville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 18m
    $104–155

  5. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SDF - MWA
    2. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Metropolistaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $197–593

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Metropolis via Nashville Bus Station and Paducah Bus Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 5 times a day.

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