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How to get fromChicago to Bardstownby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Bardstown by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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    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
    $172–675

  2. Drive 334.1 mi

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

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Louisville, KY to Bardstowntaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $186–302

  4. Bus

    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
    9h 18m
    $117–183

  5. 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 58m
    $158–525

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

    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 12m
    $108–670

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bardstown via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Bardstown @ Eastern Pkwy, EasternPkwy & Bards, and Old Bardstown @ Providence in around 9h 18m.

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