How to Travel from

Des Moines to Kentucky Derby

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Des Moines Kentucky Derby

Cheapest

By car (948 km)

9 h 43 min

948 km.

from $52

Other

Rideshare

9 h 43 min

948 km.

from $12.37

Bus via Gary

17 h 39 min

766 km.

from $149.33

Bus

13 h 59 min

766 km.

from $224.07

Bus, Plane

5 h 18 min

766 km.

from $340.11

Plane

8 h 4 min

766 km.

from $285.35

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Louisville

Ave. Duration:

4h 37m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$700.62

Plane from Des Moines to Blue

Ave. Duration:

5h 38m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$229.29–$1,019.09

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Louisville

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$394.90

Plane from Des Moines to Blue

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.82–$509.54

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Louisville

Ave. Duration:

4h 11m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.82–$700.62

Plane from Des Moines to Blue

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$254.77–$891.70

Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Louisville

Ave. Duration:

6h 43m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.12–$484.07

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Des Moines to Gary

Ave. Duration:

8h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$30.57–$216.56

Burlington Trailways

Phone:

+1 (319) 735-2864

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

burlingtontrailways.com

Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$95.54–$191.08

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Bus from Indianapolis Amtrak Station to Louisville,

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$24.20–$89.17

Bus from Gary, IN to Louisville,

Ave. Duration:

6h 35m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$56.05–$203.82

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Kentucky Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Taylor @ Larchmont via Indianapolis Amtrak Station, W Broadway @ S 11th and Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

The distance between Des Moines and Kentucky Derby is 788 km. The road distance is 948.8 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 13h 59m and costs $103.26 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Kentucky Derby bus from?

Des Moines to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $239.13 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Des Moines to Kentucky Derby bus arrive?

Des Moines to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Kentucky Derby is 949 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby.

Where can I stay near Kentucky Derby?

There are 549+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby. Prices start at $46.77 per night.

Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs is a horse racing complex in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States that hosts the annual Kentucky Derby. It opened in 1875 and was named for Samuel Churchill, whose family was prominent in Kentucky for many years. The first Kentucky Derby, a Thoroughbred sweepstakes and part of today's horse racing Triple Crown, and the first Kentucky Oaks were held in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the Breeders' Cup on nine occasions, most recently on November 2 and 3, 2018.

Louisville Waterfront Park

Louisville Waterfront Park is both a non-profit organization and an 85-acre (340,000 m2) public park adjacent to the downtown area of Louisville, Kentucky and the Ohio River. Specifically, it is adjacent to Louisville's wharf and Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere, which are situated to the west of the park. Once a wasteland of scrap yards and abandoned industrial buildings, Waterfront Park is now a vibrant green space that welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. Located in the park is the Big Four Bridge which connects the city of Louisville with the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Waterfront Park is home to some of Louisville's most exciting celebrations, such as the Fourth of July at Waterfront Park, Forecastle Festival, WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays and Thunder Over Louisville. In 2013 the park won the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence a national design award that seeks to identify and honor places that address economic and social concerns in urban design.

Cherokee Park

Cherokee Park is a 409-acre (166 ha) municipal park located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, and is part of the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy. It was designed in 1891 by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture along with 18 of Louisville's 123 parks. Beargrass Creek runs through much of the park, and is crossed by numerous pedestrian and automobile bridges.

Kentucky Derby

Louisville is the most populous city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 27th-most-populous city in the United States. By land area, it is the country's 24th-largest city, although by population density, it is the 265th most dense city. Louisville is the historical county seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, on the Indiana border.

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Six ways to Travel from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Burlington Trailways

Amtrak Thruway

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Kentucky Derby?

How far is it from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

How do I travel from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby without a car?

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Kentucky Derby bus from?

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

Where does the Des Moines to Kentucky Derby bus arrive?

Can I drive from Des Moines to Kentucky Derby?

Where can I stay near Kentucky Derby?