There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Northern Kentucky University by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
7h 8m$46–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
9h 10m$96–209Drive 294.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Northern Kentucky Universitycar 294.7 mi
5h 12m$54–78Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, line 25 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area F to Kenton at Natural Science Centerbus
4h 57m$156–810Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, line 25 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area F to Kenton at Natural Science Centerbus
4h 43m$156–370Fly 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 Northern Kentucky Universitycar
4h 44m$58–318
Chicago to Northern Kentucky University by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Northern Kentucky University is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Northern Kentucky University is to subway and fly and line 25 bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Northern Kentucky University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Kenton at Natural Science Center via Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr and Government Square Area F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Chicago and Northern Kentucky University is 308 miles. The road distance is 296.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Northern Kentucky University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Chicago to Northern Kentucky University, including transfers.
Chicago to Northern Kentucky University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Northern Kentucky University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Northern Kentucky University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:46 PM in Chicago and 7:46 PM in Northern Kentucky University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Northern Kentucky University is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Chicago to Northern Kentucky University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Northern Kentucky University, KY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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