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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Wheaton is to drive and bus which costs $70 - $95 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Wheaton is to drive and fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $180 - $340.

How far is it from Lexington to Wheaton?

The distance between Lexington and Wheaton is 389 miles. The road distance is 382.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Lexington to Wheaton, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Wheaton?

Wheaton is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 11:03 PM in Lexington and 10:03 PM in Wheaton.

Can I drive from Lexington to Wheaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Wheaton is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Lexington to Wheaton.

Where can I stay near Wheaton?

There are 340+ hotels available in Wheaton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best
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 Wheatontrain
5h 9m
$75–432
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 Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
7h
$43–263
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 Wheatontrain
11h 40m
$71–92
Drive 380 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Wheatoncar 380 mi
7h 8m
$70–101
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 Wheatontrain
5h 4m
$181–333
Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
5h 30m
$171–783
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
5h 37m
$65–332
Drive to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
6h 38m
$69–291
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 Wheatontrain
12h 20m
$73–127
Drive, bus (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
13h 48m
$70–90
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 Wheatontrain
13h 51m
$116–192

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

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lexington to Wheaton.

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Distance: 386.5 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Wheaton. 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 Chicago OTC, then take the train to Wheaton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Wheaton via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 40m.

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