There are 3 ways to get from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
3h 57m$24–48Drive 117.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kentucky Derby to Indianapoliscar 117.1 mi
2h 2m$22–31Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus Memphis
5h 33m$29–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from 7th @ Algonquin and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Louisville, KY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Kentucky Derby and Indianapolis is 118 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis.
There are 871+ hotels available in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Kentucky Derby, KY, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $24–45
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