- Distance: 299.1 mi
- Duration: 6h 37m
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 1:55 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 Louisville, KY station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. 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.
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The distance between Kentucky and Chicago is 523.1 km. The road distance is 474 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.
