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How to get fromChicago to Paintsvilleby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Paintsville by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Paintsvillecar car
    5h 25m
    $124–690

  2. Fly to Yeager Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    2. Drive from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Paintsvillecar car
    5h 54m
    $82–405

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ashland Bus Station to Paintsvilletaxi taxi
    12h 24m
    $154–266

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the taxi from Ashland Amtrak Station to Paintsvilletaxi taxi
    13h 14m
    $263–446

  5. Drive 450.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Paintsvillecar car 450.5 mi
    8h 37m
    $83–119

  6. Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane ORD - TRI
    2. Drive from Tri-Cities-Regional-Airport-TRI to Paintsvillecar car
    7h 3m
    $102–465

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Paintsville. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Paintsville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Columbus - Mound St, take the bus to Ashland Bus Station, then take the taxi to Paintsville.

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