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How to get fromCleveland to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLE - SDF
    6h 16m
    $114–756

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 23m
    $55–158

  3. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 13m
    $310–504

  4. Drive  350.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Churchill Downscar car 350.6 mi
    5h 56m
    $64–93

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 47m
    $103–203

  6. Bus via Brookpark Station

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 9m
    $76–136

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Churchill Downs via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 11h 23m.

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