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How to get fromLexington to Elginby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Elgin by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 38m
    $63–320

  2. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 10m
    $61–381

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    12h 45m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    14h 1m

  5. Drive 394.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Elgincar car 394.6 mi
    7h 24m
    $72–104

  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 27m
    $71–373

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Elgin. However, you can drive to Louisville-Airport-SDF airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Elgin via Lexington Bus Stop, Cincinnati Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 45m.

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