There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Covington by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
6h 11m$48–73Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus Bsb 15 / ...
8h 15m$47–101Drive 288.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Covingtoncar 288.6 mi
5h 7m$50–72Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
4h 9m$66–430Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
7h 52m$95–150Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
3h 47m$106–710Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Covingtoncar
4h 40m$56–296Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
- Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Covingtoncar
4h 35m$130–781
Chicago to Covington by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Covington is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Covington is to subway and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Covington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Government Square Area B via Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Covington is 299 miles. The road distance is 290.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Covington without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Chicago to Covington, including transfers.
Chicago to Covington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Covington is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $430 and takes 4h 9m.
Chicago to Covington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Covington is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:40 AM in Chicago and 3:40 AM in Covington.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Covington, KY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Covington is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Chicago to Covington.
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