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How to get fromLouisville to Shawnee National Forestby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Shawnee National Forest by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus bus
    3. Drive from Mount Vernon to Shawnee National Forestcar car
    6h 38m
    $64–97

  2. Drive 201.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Shawnee National Forestcar car 201.3 mi
    4h 11m
    $37–54

  3. 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 Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $157–528

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $154–216

  5. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane SDF - PAH
    2. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    $187–573

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Louisville to Shawnee National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Shawnee National Forest, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Shawnee National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Evansville, IN, take the bus to Mount Vernon, then drive to Shawnee National Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Shawnee National Forest in around 4h 11m.

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