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

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

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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
    9h 36m
    $56–110

  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
    7h 11m
    $95–490

  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
    9h 45m
    $101–490

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIA - SDF
    8h 20m
    $101–488

Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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 9h 36m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) twice daily.

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