There are 3 ways to get from Louisville to Metropolis by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus Chicago
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
6h 48m$85–176Drive 228.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Metropoliscar 228.1 mi
3h 47m$42–61Fly
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane SDF - PAH
6h 30m$172–843
Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Metropolis is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Metropolis is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Louisville and Metropolis is 326 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Louisville to Metropolis, including transfers.
The best way to get from Louisville to Metropolis is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $850 and takes 6h 30m.
Metropolis is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 4:26 AM in Louisville and 3:26 AM in Metropolis.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Metropolis is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Louisville to Metropolis.
There are 35+ hotels available in Metropolis.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Metropolis via Nashville Bus Station and Paducah Bus Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $17–85
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