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How to get fromEvanston to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus, subway, train, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Evanston to Lexington by plane, car, bus, subway, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 4m
    $170–832

  2. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    6h 16m
    $52–302

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dale, IN - Denny'sbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dale, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    14h 39m
    $169–374

  4. Drive 374.3 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Lexingtoncar car 374.3 mi
    6h 53m
    $69–99

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 57m
    $104–631

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 18m
    $84–471

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 58m
    $170–392

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 19m
    $66–320

  9. Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    14h 55m
    $81–157

  10. Bus, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Paoli Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Paoli Walmart to Indiana University Southeasttaxi taxi
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    15h 13m
    $174–269

  11. Bus, drive via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Dale, IN - Denny'sbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dale, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    16h 3m
    $154–311

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Evanston to Lexington. However, you can take the subway to Clark/Lake, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Evanston to Lexington via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Dale, IN, Corydon, IN, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 14h 39m.

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