The average bus between Kentucky and Chicago takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Kentucky and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 8:00 AM which arrives into Chicago at 2:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kentucky station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.
Kentucky to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your Kentucky to Chicago bus tickets online with Amtrak Thruway.
The distance between Kentucky and Chicago is 523.1 km. The road distance is 481 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.
