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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lexington to Frankfort by car, plane, train, or bus

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

    best
    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 LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    5h 1m
    $88–418

  2. Drive 349.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Frankfortcar car 349.9 mi
    6h 30m
    $64–93

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train Ri
    11h 39m
    $84–108

  4. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    4h 55m
    $184–409

  5. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    5h 24m
    $184–899

  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    5h 33m
    $78–368

  7. Line 3 bus to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Centre Parkway @ 1349 to Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    7h 6m
    $81–429

  8. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LEX - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    10h 16m
    $111–579

  9. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus
    12h 59m
    $87–149

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Frankfort. However, you can drive to Louisville-Airport-SDF airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to LaSalle Street, take the train to Mokena, then take the taxi to Frankfort. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Frankfort via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, LaSalle Street, and Mokena in around 11h 39m.

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