There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LAN - SDF
4h 46m$140–825Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Detroit / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus Bsb 27 / ...
10h 21m$39–119Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
9h 1m$57–91Drive 359.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Kentucky Derbycar 359.8 mi
6h 12m$66–95Fly Detroit to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DTW - SDF
4h 30m$103–705Fly Detroit to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
4h 24m$75–432Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane GRR - SDF
7h 21m$95–607
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby is to fly and drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via 13th @ Magazine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Michigan and Kentucky Derby is 334 miles. The road distance is 361.9 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Michigan to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 1m.
Michigan to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Kentucky Derby is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Michigan to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Michigan, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Detroit to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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