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How to get fromOak Forest to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Oak Forest to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    4h 25m
    $98–656

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 34m
    $52–94

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 39m
    $76–190

  4. Drive  281.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oak Forest to Louisvillecar car 281.6 mi
    4h 53m
    $52–75

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oak Forest to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 17m
    $77–473

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    5h 28m
    $59–309

  7. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 35m
    $54–65

Oak Forest to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 159th St & Le Claire Ave to Louisville, KY via Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 34m.

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