There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
9h 41m$78–144Drive 277.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Kentucky Derby277.2 mi
6h 28m$51–74Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)SPI - SDF
5h 53m$85–470Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)DEC - SDF
8h 48m$188–591
Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Taylor @ Larchmont via Champaign, Indianapolis Union Station, W Broadway @ S 11th and Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Springfield and Kentucky Derby is 331 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Springfield to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 5h 53m.
Springfield to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kentucky Derby is 279 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Springfield to Kentucky Derby.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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