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

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

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  1. Fly Omaha to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OMA - SDF
    6h 15m
    $152–854

  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, KYbus bus
    17h 6m
    $127–203

  3. Drive  692.6 mi

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

  4. Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LNK - SDF
    6h 15m
    $154–780

  5. Fly Kearney Municipal Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EAR - SDF
    6h 41m
    $177–796

  6. Fly Omaha to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OMA - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 31m
    $158–827

  7. Fly North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LBF - SDF
    8h 43m
    $214–941

Nebraska to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 17h 6m.

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