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How to get fromWaterloo to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Lexington by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ALO - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 23m
    $119–525

  2. Drive 618.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Lexingtoncar car 618.7 mi
    10h 45m
    $113–164

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus bus Btw 1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120
    16h 37m
    $168–258

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ALO - LEX
    7h 50m
    $152–776

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 7m
    $165–259

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 35m
    $188–333

Waterloo to Lexington by bus, foot, and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Lexington via Chicago Bus Station and Lexington Bus Stop in around 16h 37m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) twice daily.

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