There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Rantoul by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 39m$49–86Drive 243.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Rantoulcar 243.8 mi
4h 7m$45–65Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane SDF - CMI
6h 57m$102–498Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtraktrain
6h 39m$124–508Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtraktrain
7h 5m$112–441
Louisville to Rantoul by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Rantoul is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Rantoul is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Rantoul. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Louisville and Rantoul is 250 miles. The road distance is 245.2 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Rantoul without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Louisville to Rantoul, including transfers.
Louisville to Rantoul bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Rantoul is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $500 and takes 6h 57m.
Louisville to Rantoul bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Rantoul is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 4:14 AM in Louisville and 3:14 AM in Rantoul.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Rantoul, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Rantoul Amtrak via Indianapolis Union Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Rantoul is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Louisville to Rantoul.
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