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How to get fromLexington to Council Bluffsby car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Council Bluffs by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Covington, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CVG - OMA
    5h 16m
    $160–752

  2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LEX - OMA
    7h 51m
    $122–582

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    20h 49m
    $127–250

  4. Drive  763.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Council Bluffscar car 763.8 mi
    12h 56m
    $140–202

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SDF - OMA
    5h 32m
    $159–701

  6. Drive, bus via Chicago

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    21h 11m
    $125–255

Covington (CVG) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Omaha (OMA) hourly.

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