There are 5 ways to get from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)LAN - SDF
5h 45m$124–680Drive 353.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby353.3 mi
6h 25m$65–94Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYChicago
13h 22m$85–162Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
14h 41m$87–217Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
13h 36m
Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway station to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and Kentucky Derby is 338 miles. The road distance is 355.4 miles.
The best way to get from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 22m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 36m.
Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, MI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kentucky Derby via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 13h 36m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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