There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ATW - SDF
5h 18m$94–495Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
14h 10m$74–101Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
15h 42m$93–244Drive 487.6 mi
- Drive from Appleton to Kentucky Derbycar 487.6 mi
8h 34m$89–129Fly Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ATW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
5h 10m$81–382Fly Green Bay to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane GRB - SDF
6h 52m$112–525Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
14h 23m$81–159
Appleton to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby is to fly and drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Chicago Union Station and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Appleton and Kentucky Derby is 456 miles. The road distance is 490.4 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 14h 10m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Appleton to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 14h 10m.
Appleton to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Kentucky Derby is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Appleton to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Green Bay to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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