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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    4h 43m
    $106–626

  2. Drive 275.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Churchill Downscar car 275.2 mi
    4h 37m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0185 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus Evansville
    9h 55m
    $62–110

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Churchill Downsrideshare rideshare 275.2 mi
    4h 37m

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane STL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 22m
    $192–1,001

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Churchill Downs by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Churchill Downs via CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Lillian in around 9h 55m.

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