There are 10 ways to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
4h 57m$190–843Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
8h 40m$53–115Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
10h 13m$94–214Drive 382.5 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Louisvillecar 382.5 mi
6h 44m$70–101Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
5h 40m$161–375Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane ORD - OWB
4h 32m$129–264Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
5h 37m$104–484Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
6h 10m$95–616Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
6h 45m$80–333Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus
12h 26m$99–152
Wisconsin to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Kentucky is 362 miles. The road distance is 384.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Wisconsin. It is currently 7:31 AM in Wisconsin and 8:31 AM in Kentucky.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Kentucky is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Wisconsin to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Kentucky, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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