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How to get fromFort Madison to Kentuckyby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Madison to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Burlington IA to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 46m
    $126–210

  2. Drive 418 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Louisvillecar car 418 mi
    7h 44m
    $77–111

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 39m
    $138–297

  4. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BRL - CVG
    5h 54m
    $128–532

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BRL - SDF
    5h 32m
    $117–443

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BRL - LEX
    9h 20m
    $98–342

  7. Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane BRL - OWB
    10h 10m
    $142–473

Fort Madison to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Fort Madison to Louisville, KY via Burlington IA and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Covington (CVG) 3 times a day.

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