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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Kentucky Derbyby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Kentucky Derby by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    11h 41m

  2. Drive 352.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Kentucky Derbycar car 352.6 mi
    6h 57m
    $65–93

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 28m
    $141–294

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane GRR - SDF
    7h 22m
    $100–607

  5. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 46m

  6. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    15h 4m
    $119–189

  7. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AZO - SDF
    8h 43m
    $88–479

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    8h 39m
    $144–677

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    9h 9m
    $126–534

  10. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MKG - SDF
    5h 28m
    $148–490

  11. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DTW - SDF
    8h 20m
    $104–617

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 461.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Kentucky Derby via Chicago, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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