There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lexington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 19m$108–155Drive 117.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lexingtoncar 117.1 mi
2h 7m$22–31Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 16m$78–106Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 3m$72–295Fly to Peoria International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ORD - PIA
- Drive from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Lexingtoncar
3h 45m$42–260
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lexington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lexington is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Lexington is 139 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lexington without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Chicago to Lexington, including transfers.
Chicago to Lexington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lexington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lexington is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $300 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lexington, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lexington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Chicago to Lexington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lexington is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Chicago to Lexington.
There are eight+ hotels available in Lexington.