There are 8 ways to get from Nebraska to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Covington
best- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Covington (CVG)plane LNK - CVG
5h 23m$145–729Fly Omaha to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane OMA - LEX
8h 3m$93–493Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
15h 45m$113–198Drive 689.1 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Louisvillecar 689.1 mi
11h 28m$126–182Fly Omaha to Covington
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG)plane OMA - CVG
5h 37m$143–803Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LNK - SDF
6h 5m$154–730Fly Omaha to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane OMA - SDF
6h 2m$152–854Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Louisville Bus Stationbus
18h 55m$121–190
Nebraska to Kentucky by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nebraska to Kentucky is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nebraska to Kentucky is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Nebraska to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Nebraska and Kentucky is 677 miles. The road distance is 693.1 miles.
The best way to get from Nebraska to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Nebraska to Kentucky, including transfers.
Nebraska to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Nebraska to Kentucky is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 45m.
Nebraska to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Nebraska. It is currently 6:10 PM in Nebraska and 7:10 PM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Nebraska, USA and Kentucky, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Louisville Bus Station via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Omaha to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Omaha to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Omaha to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Omaha to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Omaha to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Omaha to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Omaha to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Nebraska to Kentucky is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Nebraska to Kentucky.
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