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How to get fromBrainerd to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Brainerd to Lexington by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Covington, drive

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BRD - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 31m
    $153–694

  2. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BRD - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 35m
    $152–743

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    23h 18m
    $153–263

  4. Taxi, train, bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    24h 53m
    $283–545

  5. Drive  893.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Lexingtoncar car 893.9 mi
    15h 30m
    $164–236

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 46m
    $525–1,182

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 54m
    $204–831

  8. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    23h 30m
    $205–381

  9. Bus, train, drive via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    23h 55m
    $226–387

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Lexington. However, you can take the taxi to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Lexington via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 23h 18m.

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