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How to get fromChicago to Ark Encounterby plane, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $152–585

  2. Drive 315.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Ark Encountercar car 315.2 mi
    5h 42m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $138–207

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 58m
    $142–275

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $178–455

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $172–755

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    4h 26m
    $94–520

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 3m
    $218–580

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

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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