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How to get fromChicago to Kentuckyby subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Kentucky by subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    3h 36m
    $104–707

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    5h 42m
    $44–287

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    7h
    $50–60

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 19m
    $78–165

  5. Drive 293.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Louisvillecar car 293.6 mi
    5h 4m
    $54–78

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    4h 7m
    $74–467

  7. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    4h 1m
    $88–558

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ORD - OWB
    3h 30m
    $74–228

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    4h 34m
    $144–708

  10. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    8h 48m
    $73–186

Chicago to Kentucky by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) hourly.

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