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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ICT - SDF
    5h 33m
    $204–930

  2. Drive 700.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wichita to Kentucky Derbycar car 700.2 mi
    11h 33m
    $128–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    18h 11m
    $135–245

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    23h 54m
    $260–496

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ICT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 9m
    $316–1,447

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    25h 13m
    $292–611

Wichita to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kentucky Derby via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 18h 11m.

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