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

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAN - SDF
    5h 21m
    $115–625

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    9h 21m
    $35–112

  3. Drive 359.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Kentucky Derbycar car 359.8 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 33m
    $83–555

  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 26m
    $135–822

  6. 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 23m
    $100–607

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 16m
    $50–117

Michigan to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Cincinnati Bus Station, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Louisville, KY Bus Station, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 9h 21m.

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