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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    4h 36m
    $113–605

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    16h 48m
    $116–225

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    18h 3m
    $184–338

  4. Drive 705.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Churchill Downscar car 705.3 mi
    11h 49m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSP - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    4h 37m
    $185–972

  6. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    19h 22m
    $215–450

Minneapolis to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Churchill Downs via Chicago Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 6th @ W Jefferson, and Central @ 4th in around 16h 48m.

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