Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lake Barkley

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Barkley by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    5h 38m
    $116–500

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Lake Barkleycar car
    5h 2m
    $70–332

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus FlixBus N2521
    9h 50m
    $157–287

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus Greyhound US0112
    10h 25m
    $105–185

  5. Drive 389.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Barkleycar car 389.5 mi
    7h 57m
    $72–103

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

    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 Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 1m
    $140–360

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

    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 Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 35m
    $116–395

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MKE - BNA
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    7h 12m
    $158–674

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

    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 Evansville, INtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus
    7h 20m
    $216–400

  10. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus Greyhound US0112
    12h 14m
    $139–258

  11. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11 to Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ridebus bus 94
    13h 51m
    $108–158

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Lake Barkley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Barkley, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake Barkley via Indianapolis Union Station and Clarksville Park & Ride in around 10h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound