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

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There are 8 ways to get from Peoria to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Peoria International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIA - SDF
    6h 31m
    $82–504

  2. Drive 326 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Kentucky Derbycar car 326 mi
    5h 26m
    $60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 1m
    $74–145

  4. Bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    15h 45m
    $149–310

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    8h 18m
    $111–493

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    8h 15m
    $158–730

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 23m
    $91–171

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    15h 56m
    $101–131

Peoria to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Kentucky Derby via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 12h 1m.

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