There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DTW - SDF
4h 47m$143–955Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus Bsb 15
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
9h 46m$50–117Drive 360 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Kentucky Derbycar 360 mi
6h 12m$64–92Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
4h 38m$90–521Fly to Covington, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane DTW - CVG
- Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar
4h 54m$139–877Bus via Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
10h 1m$74–124
Detroit to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Kentucky Derby is to fly and drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Indianapolis Union Station and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Detroit and Kentucky Derby is 334 miles. The road distance is 362.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Detroit to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Detroit to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $140 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 46m.
Detroit to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Kentucky Derby is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Detroit to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit to Kentucky Derby via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Detroit to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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