The distance between Lexington and Chicago is around 356 miles (573km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lexington to Chicago by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Lexington (LEX) to Chicago Midway (MDW).
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Take the bus to Louisville KY then Indianapolis and then to Chicago IL.
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Take the bus to Louisville KY and then to Indianapolis then take the train to Chicago Union Station.
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There are several options for getting from Lexington to Chicago by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $47 and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.
The distance between Lexington and Chicago is around 356 miles (573km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312 miles (502km)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lexington and Chicago by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lexington to Chicago is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $285.
The cheapest way to travel between Lexington and Chicago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $47 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Chicago. We recommend that you take the bus to Transit Center High Street then fly from Lexington (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lexington and Chicago. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lexington to Chicago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Louisville KY, Indianapolis and Indianapolis IN. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Hoosier Ride, Greyhound USA, Amtrak Thruway, Palmland Bus Lines, Flixbus USA and OurBus run regular bus services between Lexington and Chicago. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lexington and Chicago. Flights depart from Lexington (LEX) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW) - via Detroit (DTW). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Lexington to Chicago. There is however a flight that goes via Detroit (DTW). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Lexington to Chicago typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lexington (LEX) and and arrive into Chicago Midway (MDW).
The closest major airport to Chicago is Midway International Airport (MDW) (MDW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) and South Bend Regional (SBN) (SBN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lexington and Chicago. The distance is around 374 miles (601km) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lexington to Chicago is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $285.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4hrs | $395 | every 3 hours | 882km (548 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 15m | $285 | every 3 hours | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus to Transit Center, plane | 4h 30m | $225 | 4 times a day | 604km (375 miles) |
Bus to Transit Center, plane | 4h 50m | $145 | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | $105 | twice daily | 617km (384 miles) |
Bus via Louisville, KY | 9h 35m | $47 | once daily | 615km (382 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 40m | $120 | 3 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | $37 | on demand | 601km (374 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.