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How to get fromWisconsin to Kentucky Derbyby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Wisconsin to Kentucky Derby by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMKE - SDF
    6h 18m
    $113–705

  2. Drive 386.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Kentucky Derbycar386.8 mi
    6h 45m
    $71–102

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationtrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbusChicago
    11h
    $73–101

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    12h 19m
    $75–156

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    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
    5h 38m
    $148–708

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeORD - SDF
    5h 47m
    $236–591

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

    1. Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMDW - SDF
    6h 19m
    $77–498

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMSP - SDF
    6h 57m
    $339–641

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbusChicago
    11h 25m
    $71–124

Wisconsin to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Kentucky Derby via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 11h 25m.

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