There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Mount Washington by subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
best- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
3h 11m$132–620Drive 313.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Mount Washingtoncar 313.5 mi
5h 32m$58–83Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
8h 52m$140–244Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
8h 53m$70–127Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
3h 42m$118–490Fly 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 Mount Washingtoncar
4h 33m$114–672
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mount Washington is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Mount Washington is to subway and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Mount Washington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Old Bardstown @ Providence via Indianapolis Union Station, W Broadway @ S 11th and EasternPkwy & Bards. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Chicago and Mount Washington is 302 miles. The road distance is 315.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Mount Washington without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Chicago to Mount Washington, including transfers.
Chicago to Mount Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Mount Washington is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $490 and takes 3h 42m.
Chicago to Mount Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Mount Washington is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:55 PM in Chicago and 3:55 PM in Mount Washington.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mount Washington, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Mount Washington via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Bardstown @ Eastern Pkwy, EasternPkwy & Bards, and Old Bardstown @ Providence in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Mount Washington is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Chicago to Mount Washington.
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