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How to get fromWashington & State to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington & State to Kentucky by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    4h 7m
    $156–760

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

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    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 31m
    $44–277

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    7h 2m
    $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 6m
    $130–211

  5. Drive  294.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington & State to Louisvillecar car 294.2 mi
    5h 5m
    $54–78

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

    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    3h 49m
    $166–310

  7. 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 25m
    $94–229

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

    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    4h 6m
    $104–708

  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 33m
    $74–478

  10. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    7h 9m
    $54–98

Washington & State to Kentucky by foot and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Washington & State, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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