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How to get fromMinneapolis to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    4h 44m
    $143–805

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 39m
    $95–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    17h 55m
    $117–175

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    18h 31m
    $273–415

  5. Drive  705.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Kentucky Derbycar car 705.1 mi
    11h 52m
    $129–186

  6. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 48m
    $469–1,128

  7. Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    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, KYbus bus
    19h 15m
    $345–570

Minneapolis to Kentucky Derby by tram, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 17h 55m.

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