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How to get fromIndependence to Lexingtonby plane, car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Lexington by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MCI - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    8h 16m
    $165–922

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    9h 46m
    $92–502

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    16h 14m
    $167–245

  4. Drive 577.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Lexingtoncar car 577.2 mi
    9h 50m
    $106–153

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    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 26m
    $204–1,121

  6. Bus, drive

    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 Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    16h 45m
    $165–251

Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 3 hours.

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