What is the cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Kentucky?

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Kentucky is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Kentucky?

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Kentucky is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Louisville, KY via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Kentucky?

The distance between Waukegan and Kentucky is 334 miles. The road distance is 335.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waukegan to Kentucky without a car?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus via Chicago which takes 8h 31m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Waukegan to Kentucky?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Waukegan to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Kentucky bus from?

Waukegan to Kentucky bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where does the Waukegan to Kentucky bus arrive?

Waukegan to Kentucky bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Waukegan and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 11:18 PM in Waukegan and 12:18 AM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Kentucky is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Waukegan to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 611+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Waukegan to Kentucky - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Waukegan to Kentucky by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus via Chicago
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
8h 31m
$61–105
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
7h 1m
$50–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
10h 14m
$131–225
Drive 333.7 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Louisvillecar 333.7 mi
5h 54m
$57–83
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
5h 37m
$161–667
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
9h 48m
$65–95
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
5h 31m
$171–317
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
5h 53m
$129–815
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane ORD - OWB
4h 55m
$59–286
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
6h 2m
$84–505

Waukegan to Kentucky by train and bus

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.6 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Louisville, KY via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 48m.

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