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How to get fromLansing to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAN - SDF
    6h 12m
    $126–771

  2. Drive 349.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Kentucky Derbycar car 349.5 mi
    6h 24m
    $64–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 26m
    $70–158

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak 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 Louisville, KYbus bus
    15h 51m
    $85–197

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    15h
    $82–154

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 7m
    $112–188

Lansing to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Kentucky Derby via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 14h 26m.

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