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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Lake Charles by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SDF - LCH
    6h 34m
    $109–472

  2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane LEX - LCH
    9h 30m
    $108–475

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    24h 14m
    $189–294

  4. Drive  852 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Lake Charlescar car 852 mi
    15h 42m
    $141–204

  5. 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 Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    36h 11m
    $543–842

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lexington to Lake Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 787.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours.

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