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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Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane SPI - CVG
4h 41m$176–1,019Drive 273.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Louisvillecar 273.7 mi
6h 22m$50–73Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
8h 10m$52–103Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane SPI - SDF
5h 30m$145–870Fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane SPI - LEX
6h 19m$186–1,119Bus via Speedway
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus
10h 16m$78–203
Springfield to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kentucky is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $170 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Louisville, KY via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Springfield and Kentucky is 293 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Springfield to Kentucky, including transfers.
Springfield to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $170 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 10m.
Springfield to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 11:11 AM in Springfield and 12:11 PM in Kentucky.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kentucky is 275 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Springfield to Kentucky.
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