There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ironton by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Irontoncar
5h 33m$120–640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
11h 6m$59–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 56m$167–316Drive 413.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Irontoncar 413.4 mi
7h 47m$76–109Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 35m$112–446Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
7h 16m$120–704Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
7h 46m$100–554
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ironton is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ironton is to fly and drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Ironton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Ashland Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ironton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ashland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Chicago and Ironton is 473 miles. The road distance is 415.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ironton without a car is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chicago to Ironton, including transfers.
Chicago to Ironton bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Ironton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ironton is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ironton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to Ironton via Columbus and Ashland Bus Station in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $150–300 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Ironton bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Ironton is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:54 AM in Chicago and 12:54 PM in Ironton.
Chicago to Ironton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ironton is 416 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Chicago to Ironton.
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