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How to get fromMilwaukee to Churchill Downsby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Churchill Downs by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MKE - SDF
    5h 53m
    $113–755

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    10h 23m
    $54–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    10h 17m
    $74–114

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
    11h 56m
    $95–216

  5. Drive  386.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Churchill Downscar car 386.6 mi
    6h 49m
    $71–102

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 38m
    $109–504

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 37m
    $91–341

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    5h 55m
    $118–709

  9. Bus via Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    11h 40m
    $56–102

Milwaukee to Churchill Downs by train, bus, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Churchill Downs via Chicago Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 10h 23m.

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