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How to get fromBaltimore to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Baltimore to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    4h 42m
    $133–855

  2. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 25m
    $104–1,131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    22h 13m
    $159–254

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    24h 55m
    $440–688

  5. Drive  607.8 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Churchill Downscar car 607.8 mi
    10h 2m
    $111–161

  6. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BWI - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Churchill Downscar car
    4h 52m
    $129–728

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    5h 47m
    $177–1,664

  8. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    6h 37m
    $105–715

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    6h 21m
    $185–1,556

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Churchill Downs via Philadelphia Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 22h 13m.

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