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How to get fromMinnesota to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    3h 59m
    $124–654

  2. Fly Rochester to Covington

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Covington (CVG)plane plane RST - CVG
    5h 50m
    $98–589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    16h 39m
    $114–180

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    18h 14m
    $214–448

  5. Drive 701.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Louisvillecar car 701.2 mi
    11h 43m
    $128–185

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    4h 32m
    $103–605

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    18h 42m
    $133–197

Minnesota to Kentucky by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 39m.

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