There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
2h 38m$68–292Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
3h 52m$49–338Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
6h 12m$53–60Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 36m$126–217Drive 294.4 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Chicagocar 294.4 mi
5h 3m$54–78Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OWB - ORD
2h 42m$93–228Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3h 26m$64–408Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3h 52m$154–806Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3h 26m$154–366Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
7h 19m$56–97
Kentucky to Lake Michigan by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $50 - $60 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Kentucky and Lake Michigan is 352 miles. The road distance is 296.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $50 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kentucky to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Kentucky to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $65 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $60 and takes 6h 12m.
Kentucky to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Lake Michigan is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Kentucky to Lake Michigan.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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