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

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There are 11 ways to get from Milwaukee to Churchill Downs by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MKE - SDF
    5h 43m
    $123–755

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    11h 7m
    $64–85

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 58m
    $98–135

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    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, KYbus bus
    11h 56m
    $170–290

  5. Drive  386.1 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Churchill Downscar car 386.1 mi
    6h 50m
    $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 44m
    $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 46m
    $91–341

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington, 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 Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 51m
    $205–867

  9. 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
    6h 2m
    $145–730

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Churchill Downscar car
    6h 22m
    $216–463

  11. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    12h 25m
    $94–112

Milwaukee to Churchill Downs by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, 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, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 11h 7m.

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