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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    9h 49m
    $98–162

  2. Drive  418 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Louisvillecar car 418 mi
    7h 44m
    $69–100

  3. Train, bus via Chicago (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 9m
    $242–399

  4. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BRL - CVG
    7h 9m
    $146–659

  5. Train, bus via Speedway

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    12h 25m
    $104–167

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BRL - SDF
    5h 49m
    $148–708

  7. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BRL - LEX
    9h 50m
    $109–417

Fort Madison to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

Corporate Flight Management Inc, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Covington (CVG) twice daily.

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