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How to get fromLansing to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAN - SDF
    5h 41m
    $110–625

  2. Drive  349 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Kentucky Derbycar car 349 mi
    6h 25m
    $64–92

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    14h 57m

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    15h 21m
    $236–411

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    14h 58m
    $164–246

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 52m
    $160–242

Lansing to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Kentucky Derby via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 14h 57m.

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