There are 7 ways to get from Nebraska to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Omaha to Covington
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG)plane OMA - CVG
5h 37m$133–753Fly Omaha to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane OMA - LEX
8h 22m$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, KYbus
16h 20m$106–210Drive 689.1 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Louisvillecar 689.1 mi
11h 28m$126–182Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Covington
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Covington (CVG)plane LNK - CVG
5h 31m$205–979Fly Omaha to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane OMA - SDF
6h 17m$142–754Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LNK - SDF
6h 9m$204–980
Nebraska to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nebraska to Kentucky is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nebraska to Kentucky is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nebraska to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Louisville, KY via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Nebraska and Kentucky is 635 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 16h 20m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 37m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 16h 20m.
Nebraska to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Nebraska. It is currently 11:21 AM in Nebraska and 12:21 PM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Nebraska, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Louisville, KY via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Omaha to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Omaha to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Omaha to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Omaha to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Omaha to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Omaha to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Omaha to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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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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