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How to get fromArk Encounter to Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ark Encounter to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ark Encounter to Covington (CVG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2h 59m
    $235–854

  2. Drive to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ark Encounter to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar car
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    4h 14m
    $56–273

  3. Taxi, bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the taxi from Ark Encounter to Cincinnatitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    6h 51m
    $144–187

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ark Encounter to Cincinnatitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $226–354

  5. Drive  316.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ark Encounter to Chicagocar car 316.9 mi
    5h 45m
    $58–84

  6. Taxi to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ark Encounter to Covington (CVG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2h 34m
    $245–404

  7. Taxi to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ark Encounter to Lexington-Airport-LEXtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3h 22m
    $174–417

  8. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Ark Encounter to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3h 43m
    $74–419

  9. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Ark Encounter to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    4h 13m
    $64–339

Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Ark Encounter, KY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ark Encounter to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cincinnati then take the bus to Chicago Bus Station.

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