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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Wisconsin by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    8h 38m
    $65–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 40m
    $57–95

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station 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 24m
    $94–214

  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
    $79–311

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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 23m
    $160–374

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

    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 45m
    $60–347

  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 39m
    $160–816

Kentucky to Wisconsin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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