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

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Lexington is to train and bus and drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Lexington is to train and fly and drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $700.

How far is it from Waukegan to Lexington?

The distance between Waukegan and Lexington is 401 miles. The road distance is 404.1 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Waukegan to Lexington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Waukegan and Lexington?

Lexington is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 9:24 AM in Waukegan and 10:24 AM in Lexington.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Lexington?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Lexington is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Waukegan to Lexington.

Where can I stay near Lexington?

There are 181+ hotels available in Lexington.

Waukegan to Lexington - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Waukegan to Lexington by train, plane, car, 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.

Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive
best
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
3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
5h 58m
$117–683
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 11m
$50–294
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
12h 14m
$68–109
Drive 401.8 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Lexingtoncar 401.8 mi
7h 24m
$74–106
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington, drive
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar
6h 2m
$173–834
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, drive
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar
5h 59m
$173–394
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive
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
3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
6h 13m
$92–493
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dayton, drive
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
3. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Lexingtoncar
7h 17m
$70–312
Train, bus, drive via Gary
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
12h 33m
$71–114
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
12h 52m
$71–131
Train, bus, drive via Bloomington
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Louisville Bus Stationbus
4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
14h 19m
$71–110
Train, bus, drive via Lafayette
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus
4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
14h 19m
$83–164

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

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Map of how to get from Waukegan to Lexington.

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Distance: 398.5 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Lexington. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Clark/Lake, take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Lexington via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 12h 14m.

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