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

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There are 9 ways to get from Navy Pier to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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

    best
    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 2m
    $56–296

  2. Drive  298.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Navy Pier to Kentucky Derbycar car 298.5 mi
    5h 18m
    $51–74

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 13m
    $56–100

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 59m
    $126–220

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

    1. Take the bus from Navy Pier Terminal to State & Washingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 12m
    $80–500

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    4h 56m
    $126–810

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 21m
    $170–682

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 7m
    $180–332

  9. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    9h 50m
    $54–66

Navy Pier to Kentucky Derby by foot and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Navy Pier to Kentucky Derby via Harbor Drive & Randolph, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 9h 13m.

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