There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3h 46m$154–806Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
8h 30m$44–78Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus Bsb 14 / ...
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 23m$162–278Drive 289.4 mi
- Drive from Florence to Chicagocar 289.4 mi
5h 15m$53–77Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3h 22m$154–366Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Florence to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
3h 44m$50–274Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Florence to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3h 30m$79–429
Florence to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Chicago is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dixie at Turfway and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Government Square Area B, Northside Transit Center - Shelter B and Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Florence and Chicago is 292 miles. The road distance is 291.1 miles.
The best way to get from Florence to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Florence to Chicago, including transfers.
Florence to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Florence to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 30m.
Florence to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Florence. It is currently 02:58 in Florence and 01:58 in Chicago.
What companies run services between Florence, KY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Chicago is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Florence to Chicago.
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