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How to get fromIndependence to Lexingtonby plane, car, train, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Lexington by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MCI - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    8h 21m
    $224–921

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    9h 46m
    $97–552

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 48m
    $128–267

  4. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 50m
    $142–351

  5. Drive 577.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Lexingtoncar car 577.2 mi
    9h 44m
    $106–153

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 19m
    $127–252

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 57m
    $153–383

Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Lexington via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 16h 19m.

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