What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Frankfort?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Frankfort is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Frankfort?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Frankfort is to fly and drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $90 - $600.

How far is it from Chicago to Frankfort?

The distance between Chicago and Frankfort is 366 miles. The road distance is 328.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Frankfort without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Frankfort without a car is to bus and taxi via Indianapolis which takes 8h 59m and costs $180 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Frankfort?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chicago to Frankfort, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Frankfort?

Frankfort is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:02 AM in Chicago and 8:02 AM in Frankfort.

Can I drive from Chicago to Frankfort?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Frankfort is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Chicago to Frankfort.

Where can I stay near Frankfort?

There are 54+ hotels available in Frankfort.

Chicago to Frankfort - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Frankfort by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
3h 48m
$168–740
Drive 326.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Frankfortcar 326.5 mi
6h 38m
$60–87
Bus, taxi via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
3. Take the taxi from Dupont Circle @ Dutchmans to Frankforttaxi
8h 59m
$180–259
Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
3. Drive from Louisville, KY to Frankfortcar
9h 19m
$93–189
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Frankfortcar
3h 42m
$92–570
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Frankfortcar
4h 13m
$76–440
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Frankfortcar
4h 42m
$166–875
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Frankfortcar
4h 19m
$166–385
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
2. Take the taxi from Dupont Circle @ Dutchmans to Frankforttaxi
9h 29m
$181–219

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 4 hours.

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