How to Travel from

Detroit to Churchill Downs

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Detroit Churchill Downs

How to Get from Detroit to Churchill Downs

Plane

1 h 14 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 12 min

from $32

Rideshare

6 h 12 min

from $7.61

Cheapest

By car (583 km)

6 h 12 min

583 km.

from $32

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 12 min

583 km.

from $7.60

Bus

10 h 2 min

512 km.

from $123.87

Bus, Plane

4 h 33 min

512 km.

from $224.78

Bus via Kokomo

13 h 33 min

512 km.

from $126.54

Airlines

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Detroit to Louisville

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.80–$305.73

Plane from Detroit to Blue

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.91–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Detroit to Louisville

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$127.39–$407.64

Bus operators

Miller Transportation

Phone:

+1 800-544-2383

Website:

ridewithmiller.com

Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis,

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$39.49–$82.80

Bus from Detroit, MI to Kokomo,

Ave. Duration:

6h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$43.31–$89.17

Bus from Kokomo, IN to Indianapolis,

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.29–$25.48

Barons Bus

Phone:

+1 888-378-3823

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

baronsbus.com/

Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis,

Ave. Duration:

5h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$30.57–$82.80

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

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs is to drive which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs is to fly and drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Churchill Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Churchill Downs. However, there are services departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Taylor @ Lillian via Indianapolis Amtrak Station, W Broadway @ S 11th and Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

The distance between Detroit and Churchill Downs is 534 km. The road distance is 582.2 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to Churchill Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs without a car is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Churchill Downs bus from?

Detroit to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

The best way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $152.17 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Detroit to Churchill Downs bus arrive?

Detroit to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Churchill Downs is 582 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Detroit to Churchill Downs.

Where can I stay near Churchill Downs?

There are 551+ hotels available in Churchill Downs. 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.

Churchill Downs

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 Detroit to Churchill Downs

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Southwest Airlines

Bus operators

Miller Transportation

Barons Bus

Amtrak Thruway

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Churchill Downs?

How far is it from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

How do I travel from Detroit to Churchill Downs without a car?

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

Where do I catch the Detroit to Churchill Downs bus from?

Bus or fly from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

Where does the Detroit to Churchill Downs bus arrive?

Can I drive from Detroit to Churchill Downs?

Where can I stay near Churchill Downs?