What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs?

The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Bloomington and Churchill Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Churchill Downs. However, there are services departing from Bloomington, IN and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Indianapolis Union Station and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Bloomington to Churchill Downs?

The distance between Bloomington and Churchill Downs is 171 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bloomington to Churchill Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloomington to Churchill Downs bus from?

Bloomington to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Bloomington, IN station.

Where does the Bloomington to Churchill Downs bus arrive?

Bloomington to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Bloomington to Churchill Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Churchill Downs is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bloomington to Churchill Downs.

Where can I stay near Churchill Downs?

There are 475+ hotels available in Churchill Downs.

Bloomington to Churchill Downs - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Churchill Downs by bus (Amtrak), bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
6h 13m
$43–78
Drive 95.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bloomington to Churchill Downscar 95.1 mi
2h 9m
$18–26
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Orleans, INbus Indianapolis
2. Take the taxi from Orleans, IN to Churchill Downstaxi
2h 23m
$157–206
Bus via Dale
1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Dale, IN - Denny'sbus Indianapolis
2. Take the bus from Dale, IN to Louisville, KYbus Evansville
6h 24m
$58–87
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle Bloomington
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus Indianapolis
8h 57m
$84–183

Bloomington to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Churchill Downs via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 6h 13m.

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