Rome2Rio

How to get fromKentucky to Great Lakesby plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Great Lakes

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2h 42m
    $88–412

  2. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    3h 55m
    $49–298

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    6h 12m
    $53–60

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 32m
    $86–177

  5. Drive 294.4 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Chicagocar car 294.4 mi
    5h 3m
    $54–78

  6. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    2h 31m
    $93–228

  7. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3h 51m
    $154–806

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0100
    7h 36m
    $54–104

Kentucky to Great Lakes by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kentucky to Great Lakes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers