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How to get fromMinneapolis to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    4h 27m
    $143–855

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSP - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 34m
    $100–501

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    16h 24m
    $114–169

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 44m
    $344–568

  5. Drive  701.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Louisvillecar car 701.2 mi
    11h 44m
    $128–185

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    18h 41m
    $136–218

Minneapolis to Louisville by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 24m.

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