There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MSP - SDF
4h 41m$113–605Fly from Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DLH - SDF
7h 27m$102–554Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
18h 10m$120–192Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)
- 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, KYbus
19h 45m$215–450Drive 705.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Kentucky Derbycar 705.6 mi
11h 50m$129–186Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane RST - SDF
6h 49m$172–990Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
19h$183–336
Minnesota to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Kentucky Derby is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Chicago Union Station and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
The distance between Minnesota and Kentucky Derby is 618 miles. The road distance is 709.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Minnesota to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Minnesota to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 18h 10m.
Minnesota to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Kentucky Derby is 710 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Minnesota to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 4 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 18h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–60
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