What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Palatine?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Palatine is to drive and bus and train which costs $70 - $95 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Palatine?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Palatine is to drive and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $170 - $800.

How far is it from Lexington to Palatine?

The distance between Lexington and Palatine is 378 miles. The road distance is 392.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Palatine?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Lexington to Palatine, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Palatine?

Palatine is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 3:22 AM in Lexington and 2:22 AM in Palatine.

Can I drive from Lexington to Palatine?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Palatine is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Lexington to Palatine.

Where can I stay near Palatine?

There are 162+ hotels available in Palatine.

Lexington to Palatine - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Lexington to Palatine by car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
4h 45m
$171–783
Line 3 bus to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centre Parkway @ 1349 to Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
6h 22m
$43–263
Drive, bus, taxi
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Palatinetaxi
10h 29m
$149–193
Drive 390 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Palatinecar 390 mi
7h 11m
$72–103
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
4h 57m
$65–342
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
5h 3m
$75–422
Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
4h 57m
$181–333
Drive to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Lexington to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
6h
$69–291
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
11h 34m
$71–92
Drive, bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
12h 14m
$73–127
Drive, bus, train via Lafayette
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
13h 45m
$116–192

Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 375.9 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Palatine. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can drive to Middletown Station @ Target, take the line 31 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, walk to W Jefferson @ S 6th, take the line 10 bus to W Broadway @ S 10th, walk to Louisville, KY, take the bus to Chicago Union Station, then take the taxi to Palatine.

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