There are 3 ways to get from Indiana to Churchill Downs by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
4h 9m$24–47Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Churchill Downscar 117.2 mi
2h 1m$22–31Bus via Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus Indianapolis
5h 36m$49–148
Indiana to Churchill Downs by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Churchill Downs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Churchill Downs is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Churchill Downs. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Taylor @ Lillian via W Broadway @ S 11th and Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Indiana and Churchill Downs is 127 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Churchill Downs without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Indiana to Churchill Downs, including transfers.
Indiana to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Churchill Downs is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Indiana to Churchill Downs.
There are 551+ hotels available in Churchill Downs.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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