What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Lexington?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Lexington is to bus and drive which costs $65 - $90 and takes 13h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Lexington?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Lexington is to fly and drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $110 - $750.

How far is it from Evanston to Lexington?

The distance between Evanston and Lexington is 377 miles. The road distance is 376.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Lexington?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Evanston to Lexington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Evanston and Lexington?

Lexington is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 1:15 PM in Evanston and 2:15 PM in Lexington.

Can I drive from Evanston to Lexington?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Lexington is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Evanston to Lexington.

Where can I stay near Lexington?

There are 135+ hotels available in Lexington.

Evanston to Lexington - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Evanston to Lexington by plane, car, bus, subway, taxi, or train

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 Covington, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar
5h 13m
$90–512
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus
6h 10m
$46–292
Bus, drive (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
13h 34m
$67–86
Drive 374.4 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Lexingtoncar 374.4 mi
6h 50m
$69–99
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 ORD - SDF
2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
5h 20m
$208–581
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
5h 1m
$94–581
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar
4h 56m
$114–732
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Lexingtoncar
6h 25m
$126–750
Bus, taxi, drive
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus
3. Take the taxi from Paoli Walmart to Indiana University Southeasttaxi
4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
14h 33m
$186–279
Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus
3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
14h 55m
$78–144
Bus, drive via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Bloomingtonbus
2. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Dale, IN - Denny'sbus
3. Take the bus from Dale, IN to Corydon, INbus
4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
15h 52m
$152–271

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

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Evanston to Lexington.

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Distance: 375 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Evanston to Lexington. However, you can take the subway to Clark/Lake, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Evanston to Lexington via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, 7th @ Algonquin, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 13h 34m.

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