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How to get fromKentucky to Lincolnby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Lincoln by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane LEX - LNK
    6h 28m
    $152–689

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane SDF - LNK
    7h 49m
    $98–495

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    18h 39m
    $165–290

  4. Drive 696.4 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lincolncar car 696.4 mi
    11h 40m
    $128–184

  5. Fly Covington to Lincoln Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane CVG - LNK
    7h 34m
    $102–554

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SDF - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    8h 56m
    $166–671

  7. Fly Covington to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CVG - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    8h 46m
    $176–720

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    19h 3m
    $142–228

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    21h 23m
    $175–345

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Lincoln via Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 18h 39m.

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