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How to get fromNorth Platte to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Platte to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Covington

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    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LBF - CVG
    8h 21m
    $256–743

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

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    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LBF - LEX
    12h 31m
    $145–590

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    24h 5m
    $200–285

  4. Drive  921.7 mi

    1. Drive from North Platte to Louisvillecar car 921.7 mi
    15h 6m
    $169–243

  5. Fly 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 53m
    $214–941

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Kentucky, USA?

United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Covington (CVG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from North Platte to Louisville, KY via North Platte, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 5m.

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