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How to get fromCleveland to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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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 21m
    $124–756

  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 16m
    $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 6m
    $311–507

  4. Drive  350.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Kentucky Derbycar car 350.9 mi
    5h 57m
    $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 40m
    $103–204

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

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Kentucky Derby, 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 Kentucky Derby via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 11h 16m.

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