There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SDF - STL
4h 53m$97–603Drive 271.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL)car 271.6 mi
4h 30m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus Louisville
- Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
7h 23m$66–104Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Louisville to St. Louis-STL271.6 mi
4h 30mBus to Nashville, fly
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BNA - STL
5h 49m$115–648Bus to Covington, fly
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CVG - STL
6h 56m$612–995
Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) station. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Evansville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Louisville and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 261 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 23m.
Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Evansville, IN station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 4:46 AM in Louisville and 3:46 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL).
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Nashville to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Louisville to St. Louis-STL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Louisville to St. Louis Airport (STL).
There are 458+ hotels available in St. Louis Airport (STL).
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