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How to get fromGurnee to Kentuckyby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Gurnee to Kentucky by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    9h 26m
    $50–87

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 59m
    $77–177

  3. Drive  333.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Louisvillecar car 333.2 mi
    5h 52m
    $61–88

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    6h 11m
    $162–817

  5. Train, bus via Gary

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 45m
    $58–87

  6. Train, bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 50m
    $63–107

  7. Line 565 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    6h 13m
    $161–376

  8. Line 565 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 38m
    $105–717

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    6h 48m
    $81–498

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    7h 53m
    $52–307

Gurnee to Kentucky by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gurnee to Kentucky. However, you can take the line 565 bus to Waukegan Metra Station, walk to Waukegan, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Louisville Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Louisville Bus Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 59m.

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