There are 10 ways to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)ORD - OWB
4h 27m$101–221Drive 382.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Louisville382.4 mi
6h 39m$70–101Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYChicago
9h 54m$71–127Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
10h 48m$75–161Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)ORD - CVG
5h 6m$112–530Bus 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 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)ORD - SDF
5h 37m$236–591Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)MDW - SDF
6h 10m$77–475Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)MDW - CVG
5h 42m$98–614Bus 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 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)ORD - LEX
6h 38m$137–690Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
10h 10m$94–183
Wisconsin to Kentucky by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Kentucky is 384 miles. The road distance is 384.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 9h 54m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 9:59 PM in Wisconsin and 10:59 PM in Kentucky.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Kentucky is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m 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, KY via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–60
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
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