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How to get fromIndianapolis to Lexington-Fayetteby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lexington-Fayette by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, line 31 bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from S 5th @ W Jefferson to Middletown Station @ Targetbus bus 31
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexington-Fayettecar car
    5h 27m
    $36–67

  2. Drive  178.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lexington-Fayettecar car 178.9 mi
    3h 12m
    $32–46

  3. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IND - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexington-Fayettecar car
    6h 1m
    $135–822

  4. Bus, line 31 bus, drive via Louisville

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from S 5th @ W Jefferson to Middletown Station @ Targetbus bus 31
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexington-Fayettecar car
    6h 38m
    $35–64

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexington-Fayettecar car
    7h 50m
    $39–67

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane IND - LEX
    7h 2m
    $78–443

Indianapolis (IND) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lexington-Fayette, KY, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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