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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Louisville by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 4m
    $108–528

  2. Drive  377.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Louisvillecar car 377.4 mi
    6h 34m
    $69–100

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 1m
    $90–147

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 10m
    $162–279

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    5h 4m
    $90–344

  6. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 10m
    $142–768

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 6m
    $90–124

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Louisville, KY via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Chicago Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 1m.

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