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How to get fromSouth Bend to Kentucky Derbyby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Kentucky Derby by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 1m
    $66–106

  2. Drive 254.7 mi

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    1. Drive from South Bend to Kentucky Derbycar car 254.7 mi
    4h 52m
    $47–68

  3. Fly South Bend to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SBN - SDF
    5h 19m
    $100–570

  4. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    9h 43m
    $92–206

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 36m
    $113–616

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    7h 6m
    $95–483

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 3m
    $142–730

South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Kentucky Derby via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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