What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky is to train and bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines station to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Slim Chickens-Cumberland Ave and Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Kentucky?

The distance between Des Plaines and Kentucky is 283 miles. The road distance is 313.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Kentucky without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Kentucky bus from?

Des Plaines to Kentucky bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.

Bus or fly from Des Plaines to Kentucky?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Kentucky bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Kentucky bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Quality Inn - Purdue station.

What is the time difference between Des Plaines and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Des Plaines. It is currently 10:31 PM in Des Plaines and 11:31 PM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Kentucky is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Des Plaines to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 623+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Des Plaines to Kentucky - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Plaines to Kentucky by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
3h 17m
$152–802
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus
4h 59m
$42–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
8h 13m
$55–83
Train, bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
9h 28m
$74–173
Drive 311.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Louisvillecar 311.3 mi
5h 28m
$57–83
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
3h 54m
$71–483
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
4h 42m
$158–372
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
5h 7m
$102–713
Bus
1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Quality Inn - Purduebus Ord
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
11h 29m
$88–128

Des Plaines to Kentucky by train and bus

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Distance: 280.9 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Louisville, KY via O'Hare MMF Bay 9, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Quality Inn - Purdue, Slim Chickens-Cumberland Ave, CityBus Center: BUS215, and Lafayette Amtrak Station in around 11h 29m.

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