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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Appleton by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SDF - ATW
    5h 33m
    $71–371

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    11h 34m
    $160–215

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    13h 54m
    $233–372

  4. Drive  483.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Appletoncar car 483.2 mi
    8h 30m
    $80–116

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane LEX - ATW
    5h 22m
    $86–395

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Green Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane SDF - GRB
    2. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $152–473

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SDF - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    8h 13m
    $143–567

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    11h 54m
    $129–164

  9. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    14h 3m
    $116–162

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Appleton via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh in around 11h 54m.

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