Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kentucky Derby

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SGF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 2m
    $189–889

  2. Drive 477.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Kentucky Derbycar car 477.5 mi
    7h 55m
    $88–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 6m
    $96–173

  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SGF - SDF
    5h 55m
    $117–572

  5. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 34m
    $99–175

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 565.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 13h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers