There are 5 ways to get from North Platte to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LBF - SDF
8h 35m$214–941Fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane LBF - LEX
12h 31m$145–590Bus
- Take the bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
24h 5m$210–295Drive 921.7 mi
- Drive from North Platte to Louisvillecar 921.7 mi
15h 6m$169–243Fly to Covington
- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Covington (CVG)plane LBF - CVG
8h 21m$256–743
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 21m and costs $250 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from North Platte to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from North Platte and arriving at Louisville, KY via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
The distance between North Platte and Kentucky is 836 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 24h 5m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 35m 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 35m and costs $210 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 24h 5m.
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 3:21 PM in North Platte and 4:21 PM 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF) once 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Louisville International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Blue Grass Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Blue Grass Airport via Denver, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- 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
- $120–550
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Blue Grass Airport via Denver, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Louisville International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
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
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–60
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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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