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How to get fromLouisville to Schaumburgby plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Louisville to Schaumburg by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    3h 52m
    $51–321

  2. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    7h 29m
    $57–68

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 13m
    $130–225

  4. Drive  318.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Schaumburgcar car 318.9 mi
    5h 42m
    $59–85

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

    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
    3h 43m
    $52–277

  6. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3h 52m
    $171–783

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus
    4h 46m
    $63–406

  8. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    4h 51m
    $183–338

  9. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    8h 26m
    $92–126

  10. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 40m
    $60–105

Louisville to Schaumburg by bus and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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