There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
2h 13m$202–424Drive 301.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Chicagocar 301.3 mi
5h 22m$55–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
6h 22m$83–125Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
2h 41m$202–914Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Alexandria to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3h 47m$71–382Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Alexandria to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
4h 10m$76–415
Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $200 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Alexandria and Chicago is 282 miles. The road distance is 303 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Alexandria to Chicago, including transfers.
Alexandria to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $200 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 6h 22m.
Alexandria to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Alexandria. It is currently 10:32 AM in Alexandria and 9:32 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Alexandria, KY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Chicago is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Alexandria to Chicago.
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