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

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There are 6 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OMA - CVG
    7h 9m
    $146–808
  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, KYbus bus
    16h 58m
    $126–201
  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 26m
    $154–856
  6. Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane OMA - OWB
    7h 18m
    $99–497

Council Bluffs to Kentucky by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Louisville, KY via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 16h 58m.

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