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How to get fromChicago to Bardstownby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Bardstown by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    2. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Bardstowntaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $192–825

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Bardstowncar car
    4h 5m
    $52–310

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the taxi from Louisville Bus Station to Bardstowntaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $144–203

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Louisville Bus Station to Bardstowntaxi taxi
    8h 35m
    $170–289

  5. Drive  334.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bardstowncar car 334.1 mi
    5h 52m
    $61–89

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    2. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Bardstowntaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $168–605

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Louisville Bus Station to Bardstowntaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $148–204

  8. Bus, taxi via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Annella @ Famous to Bardstowntaxi taxi
    10h 5m
    $136–200

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bardstown, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Bardstown. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), then take the taxi to Bardstown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Louisville Bus Station then take the taxi to Bardstown.

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