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

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAN - SDF
    5h 41m
    $115–625

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 15
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 46m
    $50–117

  3. Drive  360 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Kentucky Derbycar car 360 mi
    6h 12m
    $66–95

  4. Fly Detroit to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DTW - SDF
    4h 30m
    $123–805

  5. Fly Detroit to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 24m
    $80–472

  6. Fly Detroit to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DTW - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 36m
    $769–1,128

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane GRR - SDF
    7h 16m
    $100–607

  8. Bus via Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 1m
    $72–120

Michigan to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Michigan, 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 Detroit to Kentucky Derby via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 9h 46m.

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