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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    8h 51m
    $57–102

  2. Drive  277.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Kentucky Derbycar car 277.2 mi
    6h 29m
    $51–74

  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SPI - SDF
    6h 47m
    $115–620

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DEC - SDF
    7h 2m
    $116–629

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    8h 4m
    $157–788

Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Kentucky Derby via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.

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