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Trip Overview

The average bus between Louisville and Chicago takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Louisville 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.

6h 37m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Louisville to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Louisville and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Louisville 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.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 299.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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