There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Kentucky by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
10h 10m$78–153Drive 233.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Louisvillecar 233.3 mi
3h 56m$43–62Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
11h 55m$68–147Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
11h 9m$95–120
Champaign to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Kentucky is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Kentucky is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Louisville, KY via Chicago and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Champaign and Kentucky is 415 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Kentucky without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 10h 10m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Champaign to Kentucky, including transfers.
Champaign to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 11:52 PM in Champaign and 12:52 AM in Kentucky.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Kentucky is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Champaign to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Louisville, KY via Chicago and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–60
- 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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 to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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