How to get from Lexington to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Detroit: about 6h 1m including the connection.

Flights from Lexington to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Detroit
6h 1m
connection option
1
straight-line distance
313 mi (504 km)
fastest
Via Detroit
6h 1m
with the connection
Lexington to Detroit flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Chicago flight 1h 34m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Lexington to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Detroit.
What is the fastest way to fly from Lexington to Chicago?
Via Detroit: 1h 27m to the connection, 1h 34m after it, about 6h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How far is Chicago from Lexington?
313 mi (504 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.