There are 7 ways to get from Erlanger to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the bus from Dixie at Commonwealth to Steeple Chase at Turfwaybus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
4h 4m$156–808Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
8h 26m$44–78Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 59m$103–194Drive 289.3 mi
- Drive from Erlanger to Chicagocar 289.3 mi
5h 11m$53–77Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Erlanger to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
3h 47m$56–285Line 1 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Dixie at Commonwealth to Steeple Chase at Turfwaybus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3h 42m$156–368Bus via Louisville
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 9m$62–102
Erlanger to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erlanger to Chicago is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Erlanger to Chicago is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Erlanger to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dixie at Stevenson and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Government Square Area B, Northside Transit Center - Shelter B and Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Erlanger and Chicago is 295 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.
The best way to get from Erlanger to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Erlanger to Chicago, including transfers.
Erlanger to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Erlanger to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Erlanger. It is currently 12:43 PM in Erlanger and 11:43 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlanger to Chicago is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Erlanger to Chicago.
What companies run services between Erlanger, KY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 859-331-8265
- Website
- TANK
Bus from Dixie at Commonwealth to Steeple Chase at Turfway
- Adults
- $2
Bus from Dixie at Commonwealth to Steeple Chase at Turfway
- Adults
- $2
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