There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louisville International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SDF - FCA
8h 9m$227–948Fly Louisville International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SDF - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
10h 15m$185–788Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
40h 1m$448–1,041Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
42h 9m$404–615Drive 1,885.8 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Whitefishcar 1,885.8 mi
30h 37m$345–498Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LEX - FCA
7h 54m$198–764Bus to Covington, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CVG - FCA
10h 4m$257–1,090Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane IND - FCA
10h 12m$238–903
Louisville to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Whitefish is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 30h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Whitefish is to drive and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at Whitefish via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 9m.
The distance between Louisville and Whitefish is 1611 miles. The road distance is 1896.8 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Whitefish without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 1m and costs $440 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Louisville to Whitefish, including transfers.
Louisville to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Whitefish is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 42h 9m.
Louisville to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Whitefish is 2h behind Louisville. It is currently 3:40 PM in Louisville and 1:40 PM in Whitefish.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Whitefish via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings, and Whitefish in around 42h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Whitefish is 1897 miles. It takes approximately 30h 37m to drive from Louisville to Whitefish.
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