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

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

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  1. Fly from Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OMA - SDF
    6h 11m
    $142–804

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 21m
    $114–227

  3. Drive  692.6 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Kentucky Derbycar car 692.6 mi
    11h 34m
    $127–183

  4. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LNK - SDF
    6h 13m
    $144–680

  5. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EAR - SDF
    6h 41m
    $167–746

  6. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LBF - SDF
    8h 44m
    $204–891

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 31m
    $117–214

Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Kentucky Derby via Des Moines, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 17h 21m.

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