- Distance: 298.5 mi
- Duration: 6h 35m
The average bus between Kentucky and Chicago takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. 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 every 4 hours between Kentucky and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 35m. 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 every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Kentucky to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
Kentucky to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Kentucky to Chicago bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Kentucky and Chicago is 523.1 km. The road distance is 480 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
