There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ashland by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, or bus
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 Blue Grass Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ashlandcar
5h 27m$124–690Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
11h$44–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 50m$140–310Drive 418.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Ashlandcar 418.2 mi
7h 51m$77–111Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 27m$98–437Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
7h 9m$100–635Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
7h 39m$564–985
Chicago to Ashland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ashland is to bus which costs $40 - $130 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ashland is to fly and drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Ashland Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Ashland Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Ashland is 469 miles. The road distance is 420.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ashland without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Chicago to Ashland, including transfers.
Chicago to Ashland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ashland is to bus which takes 11h and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ashland, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to Ashland Bus Station via Columbus in around 11h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Ashland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Ashland is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:47 PM in Chicago and 4:47 PM in Ashland.
Chicago to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ashland is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Chicago to Ashland.
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