There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rockdale by plane, car, bus, train (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Rockdalecar
5h 13m$64–320Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashlandbus Bsb 32
11h 47m$59–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 59m$137–286Drive 421.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rockdalecar 421.5 mi
7h 50m$77–112Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 29m$110–462Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
7h 19m$106–655Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
7h 42m$580–1,005
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rockdale is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rockdale is to fly and drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Rockdale. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Ashland via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Rockdale station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ashland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and Rockdale is 463 miles. The road distance is 424 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rockdale without a car is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chicago to Rockdale, including transfers.
Chicago to Rockdale bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Rockdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rockdale is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rockdale, Boyd County, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to Rockdale via Columbus - Mound St, Columbus, and Ashland in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Rockdale bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Rockdale is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:33 PM in Chicago and 12:33 AM in Rockdale.
Chicago to Rockdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rockdale is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Chicago to Rockdale.
There are 39+ hotels available in Rockdale.