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How to get fromSpringfield to Kentuckyby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    8h 10m
    $77–141

  2. Drive 273.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Louisvillecar273.7 mi
    6h 22m
    $50–73

  3. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)planeSPI - CVG
    5h 18m
    $111–669

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
    9h 38m
    $79–143

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeSPI - SDF
    5h 44m
    $85–470

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeSPI - LEX
    9h 18m
    $136–819

Springfield to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Louisville, KY via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG) twice daily.

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