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How to get fromChicago to Central Cityby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Central City by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ORD - OWB
    2. Take the taxi from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Central Citytaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $162–310

  2. Drive 351.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Central Citycar car 351.2 mi
    7h 24m
    $65–93

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Evansville, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    11h 6m
    $145–212

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Madisonvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    12h 1m
    $185–335

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $126–406

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $138–525

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORD - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $174–395

  8. Train, bus, taxi via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Madisonvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    11h 7m
    $173–319

  9. Bus, taxi via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Evansville, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    11h 51m
    $140–205

  10. 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 Evansville, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi taxi
    12h 55m
    $180–289

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) flights

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Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Central City. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB), then take the taxi to Central City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Evansville, IN, take the bus to Madisonville, then take the taxi to Central City.

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