There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Kentucky Derby by bus (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
6h 6m$43–78Drive 95.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Kentucky Derbycar 95.3 mi
2h 10m$18–26Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Orleans, INbus Indianapolis
- Take the taxi from Orleans, IN to Kentucky Derbytaxi
2h 23m$157–206Bus via Dale
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Dale, IN - Denny'sbus Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Dale, IN to Louisville, KYbus Evansville
6h 11m$58–87
Bloomington to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Kentucky Derby is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Kentucky Derby. 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 6m.
The distance between Bloomington and Kentucky Derby is 170 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Bloomington to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Bloomington to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Bloomington, IN station.
Bloomington to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Kentucky Derby is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bloomington to Kentucky Derby.
There are 524+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Kentucky Derby via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Orleans, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Dale, IN - Denny's
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Dale, IN to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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