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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Knox by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Fort Knoxtaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    $178–800

  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 Fort Knoxcar car
    4h 56m
    $58–320

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    7h 59m
    $96–120

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    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 Fort Knoxtaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $150–254

  5. Drive  324.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Knoxcar car 324.9 mi
    5h 49m
    $60–86

  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 Fort Knoxtaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $152–580

  7. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 58m
    $100–157

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily.

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