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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    4h 7m
    $104–605

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h 15m
    $146–329

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    15h 20m
    $104–216

  4. Drive  702.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Minneapoliscar car 702.2 mi
    11h 43m
    $129–186

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    6h 2m
    $464–1,147

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    17h 16m
    $175–406

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 52m
    $143–246

Louisville to Minneapolis by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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