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

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

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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
    $140–825

  2. Drive  349.5 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    13h 11m
    $77–133

  4. Train, bus

    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 Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 21m
    $131–301

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    13h 52m
    $94–151

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus
    15h 42m
    $81–186

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest 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 three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kentucky Derby via Detroit Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 13h 11m.

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