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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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 Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 56m
    $55–108

  2. Drive  277.2 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 34m
    $123–277

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SPI - SDF
    8h 19m
    $105–570

  5. Bus via Speedway

    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 to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    11h 8m
    $61–113

  6. 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 25m
    $111–579

  7. 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 17m
    $108–584

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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 Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.

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