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How to get fromCouncil Bluffs to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OMA - CVG
    6h 56m
    $145–805

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane OMA - LEX
    9h 22m
    $95–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 8m
    $114–201

  4. Drive  685.6 mi

    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Louisvillecar car 685.6 mi
    11h 25m
    $126–181

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OMA - SDF
    7h 21m
    $144–806

  6. Fly to Evansville, taxi

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane OMA - EVV
    2. Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Owensborotaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    $178–593

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 18m
    $120–197

Council Bluffs to Kentucky by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Louisville Bus Station via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 8m.

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