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How to get fromSpringfield to KentuckyBy plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SPI - CVG
    4h 41m
    $176–1,019
  2. Drive 273.7 mi

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

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    8h 10m
    $52–103
  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SPI - SDF
    5h 30m
    $145–870
  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SPI - LEX
    6h 19m
    $186–1,119
  6. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    10h 16m
    $78–203

Springfield to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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