There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Louisville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ATW - SDF
5h 1m$94–495Fly Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ATW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
5h 6m$81–381Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
12h$83–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
14h 11m$94–156Drive 483.2 mi
- Drive from Appleton to Louisvillecar 483.2 mi
8h 27m$89–128Fly Green Bay to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane GRB - SDF
6h 35m$112–525Bus
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
12h 39m$81–102
Appleton to Louisville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Louisville is to bus which costs $80 - $110 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at Louisville, KY via Chicago Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Appleton and Louisville is 457 miles. The road distance is 486 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Louisville without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 12h and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Appleton to Louisville, including transfers.
Appleton to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h.
Appleton to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Louisville is 1h ahead of Appleton. It is currently 11:26 AM in Appleton and 12:26 PM in Louisville.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Louisville, KY via Chicago Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Louisville is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Appleton to Louisville.
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