There are 7 ways to get from North Platte to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Covington
best- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Covington (CVG)plane LBF - CVG
8h 11m$215–890Fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane LBF - LEX
12h 38m$145–590Bus
- Take the bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
23h 15m$180–315Drive 921.7 mi
- Drive from North Platte to Louisvillecar 921.7 mi
15h 6m$169–243Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LBF - SDF
8h 36m$204–891Bus via Lexington
- Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Lexington, NEbus
- Take the bus from Lexington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
25h$194–315Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Lexington, NEbus
- Take the bus from Lexington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Louisville Bus Stationbus
26h 20m$193–314
North Platte to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Platte to Kentucky is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from North Platte to Kentucky is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from North Platte to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from North Platte and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.
The distance between North Platte and Kentucky is 882 miles. The road distance is 927.1 miles.
The best way to get from North Platte to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 23h 15m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from North Platte to Kentucky, including transfers.
North Platte to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from North Platte station.
The best way to get from North Platte to Kentucky is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 23h 15m.
North Platte to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of North Platte. It is currently 6:32 AM in North Platte and 7:32 AM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Kentucky, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Covington (CVG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from North Platte to Louisville Bus Station via North Platte and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Blue Grass Airport via Denver, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Blue Grass Airport via Denver, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lexington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lexington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between North Platte to Kentucky is 927 miles. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from North Platte to Kentucky.
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