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How to get fromNew Albany to Chicagoby car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from New Albany to Chicago by car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from New Albany to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3h 54m
    $76–415

  2. Line 71 bus to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State @ Elm to Liberty @ 6thbus bus
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    5h 3m
    $50–311

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    7h 32m
    $52–63

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 52m
    $84–178

  5. Drive 292.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Albany to Chicagocar car 292.8 mi
    5h 7m
    $54–78

  6. Line 71 bus to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from State @ Elm to Liberty @ 6thbus bus
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    4h 31m
    $55–361

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 27m
    $51–103

New Albany to Chicago by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between New Albany, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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