There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Washington & State by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
2h 34m$68–292Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
6h 14m$47–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 12m$68–164Drive 294.9 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Washington & Statecar 294.9 mi
5h 3m$54–78Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3h 38m$59–408Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
3h 52m$49–328Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3h 46m$154–806Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3h 33m$154–366Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
7h 17m$58–91
Kentucky to Washington & State by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Washington & State is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Washington & State is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky station to Washington & State. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at Washington & State via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Kentucky and Washington & State is 352 miles. The road distance is 296.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Washington & State without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kentucky to Washington & State, including transfers.
Kentucky to Washington & State bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Washington & State is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $65 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 14m.
Kentucky to Washington & State bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Washington & State is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 9:58 PM in Kentucky and 8:58 PM in Washington & State.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Washington & State, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Washington & State is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Kentucky to Washington & State.
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