There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Louisville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
7h 55m$51–99Drive 273.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Louisvillecar 273.7 mi
6h 22m$50–73Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane SPI - SDF
6h 55m$105–570Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DEC - SDF
10h 31m$105–579
Springfield to Louisville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Louisville is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Louisville is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Louisville, KY via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and Louisville is 321 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Springfield to Louisville, including transfers.
Springfield to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Louisville is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 6h 55m.
Springfield to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Louisville is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 5:36 PM in Springfield and 6:36 PM in Louisville.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Louisville, KY via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Louisville is 275 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Springfield to Louisville.
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