There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) by plane, car, bus, rideshare, or taxi
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
3h 22m$87–602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Detroit
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
11h 34m$40–122Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
4h 38m$135–871Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit to Louisville-SDF360.9 mi
6h 11mDrive 360.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF)car 360.9 mi
6h 11m$66–96Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus
- Take the taxi from Paoli Walmart to Indiana University Southeasttaxi
12h 55m$184–270
Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) is to bus which costs $40 - $130 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Louisville Airport (SDF). However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Louisville International Airport via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Roy Wilkins @ W Broadway and S 5th @ W Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Detroit and Louisville Airport (SDF) is 329 miles. The road distance is 363 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF), including transfers.
Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 11h 34m.
Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF) is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Detroit to Louisville Airport (SDF).
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Louisville Airport (SDF), USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville International Airport via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Louisville, KY Bus Station, Roy Wilkins @ W Broadway, Chestnut @ 8th, and S 5th @ W Jefferson in around 11h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- 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
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
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit to Louisville-SDF
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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