There are 5 ways to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CMH - SDF
4h 46m$116–673Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
6h 58m$22–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Churchill Downs217.3 mi
3h 44mDrive 217.3 mi
- Drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downscar 217.3 mi
3h 44m$40–58Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane CMH - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar
4h 58m$176–974
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs is to bus which costs $22 - $95 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs. However, there are services departing from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Churchill Downs is 204 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $22 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs, including transfers.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $95 and takes 6h 58m.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Louisville, KY Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Churchill Downs.
What companies run services between Columbus Airport (CMH), USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Churchill Downs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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