There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane MSP - CVG
4h$454–1,104Fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MSP - LEX
5h 39m$89–474Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
15h 35m$100–195Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
17h 38m$184–418Drive 701.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Louisvillecar 701.2 mi
11h 44m$128–185Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MSP - SDF
4h 34m$123–755Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus
20h 16m$139–253
Minneapolis to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Kentucky is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h and costs $450 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Kentucky is 620 miles. The road distance is 705.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Minneapolis to Kentucky, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h and costs $450 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h 35m.
Minneapolis to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 2:41 PM in Minneapolis and 3:41 PM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Kentucky is 705 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Minneapolis to Kentucky.
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