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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Louisville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SPI - SDF
    5h
    $90–500

  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 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
    $74–124

  4. 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
    $104–239

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DEC - SDF
    7h 56m
    $193–611

  6. 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
    $84–154

Springfield to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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