Rome2Rio

How to get fromShelbyville to Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Shelbyville to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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

  1. Taxi to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shelbyville to Louisville-Airport-SDFtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2h 27m
    $142–475

  2. Drive 321 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shelbyville to Chicagocar car 321 mi
    5h 35m
    $59–85

  3. Taxi, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Shelbyville to Louisville, KYtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    6h 37m
    $137–163

  4. Taxi, bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Shelbyville to Louisville, KYtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $169–278

  5. Taxi to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Shelbyville to Louisville-Airport-SDFtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2h 59m
    $132–425

  6. Taxi to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Shelbyville to Lexington-Airport-LEXtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3h 21m
    $186–552

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shelbyville to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Shelbyville, KY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Shelbyville to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Louisville-Airport-SDF airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Louisville, KY then take the bus to Chicago Union Station.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides