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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    9h 35m
    $80–118

  2. Drive 273.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Louisvillecar car 273.7 mi
    6h 22m
    $50–73

  3. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 33m
    $73–166

  4. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SPI - CVG
    7h 2m
    $111–669

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    9h 38m
    $80–143

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SPI - SDF
    6h 58m
    $90–500

  7. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SPI - LEX
    6h 1m
    $71–359

Springfield to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest 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 St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG) once daily.

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