There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Normal by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 30m$52–104Drive 285.1 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Normalcar 285.1 mi
4h 48m$52–76Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SDF - BMI
6h 40m$68–424Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 27m$100–526Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 58m$279–738
Louisville to Normal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Normal is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Normal is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Normal. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Louisville and Normal is 287 miles. The road distance is 286.8 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Louisville to Normal, including transfers.
Louisville to Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Normal is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $430 and takes 6h 40m.
Louisville to Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Normal is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 12:04 AM in Louisville and 11:04 PM in Normal.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Normal is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Louisville to Normal.
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