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How to get fromSpringfield to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus (Greyhound) or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lexington by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeSGF - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lexingtoncar
    5h 54m
    $130–590

  2. Drive 552.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Lexingtoncar552.7 mi
    9h 12m
    $101–146

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    14h 32m
    $126–247

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeSGF - LEX
    6h 39m
    $178–921

  5. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    17h 32m
    $141–273

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Lexington via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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