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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
    4h 46m
    $130–775

  2. Drive  349.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Kentucky Derbycar car 349.5 mi
    6h 24m
    $64–93

  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
    15h 12m
    $119–166

  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
    16h 18m
    $131–301

  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
    15h 13m
    $109–196

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 7m
    $120–207

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day. 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 15h 12m.

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