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How to get fromIllinois to Bowling Greenby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Bowling Green by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ORD - OWB
    2. Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Bowling Greencar car
    4h 35m
    $54–283

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus Indianapolis
    9h 55m
    $125–171

  3. Drive  406.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bowling Greencar car 406.6 mi
    6h 56m
    $70–101

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus
    6h 53m
    $154–654

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORD - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus
    7h 13m
    $168–374

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    2. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus
    8h 5m
    $188–906

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    2. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus
    8h 31m
    $144–596

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus Indianapolis
    11h 44m
    $199–287

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) flights

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Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Bowling Green, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bowling Green via Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 9h 55m.

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