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The cheapest and fastest trains from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$196

Average price

$196

Fastest journey

16 h 45 m

Average duration

16 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

973 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Minneapolis, MN for Louisville, KY on Thu, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 973 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 16 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:50PM16h45

Minneapolis, MN

10:35AMLouisville, KY

$1961One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, and a flight costs an average of €70.

Distance: 603 miles (972 km)

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Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€166 Average price	€393 Average price	€133 Average price Cheapest
14h 54m Average total duration 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY

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Trains from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $147 (€119) but you can travel from only $79 (€64) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $79 (€64)

Distance

603 miles (972 km)

Average train duration

14h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

$147 (€119)

Trains per day

Fastest train

16h 41m

First train

02:50

Last train

11:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $79 (€64)

Train providers: Amtrak from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY trains

Travel to Louisville, KY from Minneapolis, MN from $185 (€150) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 19 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $185

FAQs: Trains from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY

FAQs: Travel by train from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY.

Cheap train tickets from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY can start from as little as $153 (€124) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY is $202 (€164); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY is 16 h 45 min to travel the 603 mile (972 km) long route, with around there are 2 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY leaves at 2: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY leaves at 11: 50 AM.

There are 2 trains a day from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Louisville, KY from Minneapolis, MN as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Louisville, KY including taking a bus, train or flight.