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How to get fromUniversity of Notre Dame to Kentucky Derbyby bus (Amtrak), car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from University of Notre Dame to Kentucky Derby by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union StationbusSouth Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbusChicago
    8h 8m
    $73–120

  2. Drive 256.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Notre Dame to Kentucky Derbycar256.2 mi
    4h 54m
    $47–68

  3. Fly South Bend to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeSBN - SDF
    5h 15m
    $103–573

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMDW - SDF
    6h 39m
    $98–483

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeORD - SDF
    7h 8m
    $233–533

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
    7h 7m
    $140–710

South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between University of Notre Dame, IN, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of Notre Dame to Kentucky Derby via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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