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How to get fromKentucky to Wisconsinby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Kentucky to Wisconsin by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    8h 29m
    $95–132

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    6h 54m
    $55–327

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    10h 49m
    $168–289

  4. Drive  382.3 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Milwaukeecar car 382.3 mi
    6h 45m
    $70–101

  5. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    5h 33m
    $74–301

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 49m
    $63–81

  7. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 47m
    $127–163

  8. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    6h 29m
    $65–406

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    6h 28m
    $170–314

  10. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    6h 47m
    $160–766

  11. Bus to Nashville, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BNA - MKE
    6h 46m
    $538–1,051

Kentucky to Wisconsin by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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