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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Waukesha by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    10h 12m
    $90–136

  2. Drive 389.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Waukeshacar car 389.1 mi
    7h 6m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY 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 Milwaukeetrain train
    12h 32m
    $123–253

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SDF - MKE
    6h 46m
    $102–575

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    10h 33m
    $76–102

  6. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    10h 56m
    $134–172

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 18m
    $92–408

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 16m
    $118–514

  9. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenuebus bus
    7h 47m
    $97–440

Louisville to Waukesha by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 10h 33m.

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