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How to get fromAppleton to Kentucky Derbyby plane, car, taxi, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, taxi, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeATW - LEX
    2. Drive from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kentucky Derbycar
    5h 17m
    $151–792

  2. Drive 487.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Kentucky Derbycar487.5 mi
    8h 28m
    $89–129

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    15h 31m
    $203–258

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    17h 9m
    $220–383

  5. Fly Appleton International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeATW - SDF
    5h 26m
    $94–465

  6. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeGRB - SDF
    5h 59m
    $175–570

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours.

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