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How to get fromSpringfield to Kentucky Derbyby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    9h 41m
    $80–146

  2. Drive 277.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Kentucky Derbycar277.2 mi
    6h 27m
    $51–74

  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeSPI - SDF
    7h 3m
    $90–470

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeDEC - SDF
    8h 43m
    $193–591

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planePIA - SDF
    8h 24m

Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Kentucky Derby via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.

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