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How to get fromKansas City to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MCI - SDF
    6h 39m
    $141–753

  2. Drive 509.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Kentucky Derbycar car 509.3 mi
    8h 32m
    $93–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 16m
    $99–180

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 56m
    $152–292

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 41m
    $221–452

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    7h 19m
    $233–1,220

Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 13h 16m.

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