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

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There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ATW - SDF
    5h 23m
    $94–515

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    14h 10m
    $74–102

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
    15h 42m
    $100–260

  4. Drive 487.6 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Kentucky Derbycar car 487.6 mi
    8h 34m
    $89–129

  5. Fly Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 46m
    $151–792

  6. Fly Green Bay to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane GRB - SDF
    6h 51m
    $117–535

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MKE - SDF
    8h 30m
    $124–858

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 23m
    $83–165

Appleton to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Kentucky Derby via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 14h 10m.

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