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How to get fromNavy Pier to Kentucky Derbyby bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Navy Pier to Kentucky Derby by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Line 29 bus, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Navy Pier Terminal to Wacker & Statebus bus
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    4h 47m
    $86–560

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    9h 23m
    $48–96

  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    10h 54m
    $86–180

  4. Drive 299 mi

    1. Drive from Navy Pier to Kentucky Derbycar car 299 mi
    5h 16m
    $55–79

  5. Line 29 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Navy Pier Terminal to Wacker & Statebus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 10m
    $70–420

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 6m
    $118–678

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    9h 33m
    $50–94

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    9h 43m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 289.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Navy Pier, IL, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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