The average bus between Chicago and Churchill Downs takes 26h 12m and the fastest bus takes 18h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Chicago to Churchill Downs. 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 a week between Chicago and Churchill Downs. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Churchill Downs at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Indianapolis Union Station and take an average of 26h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Churchill Downs. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Churchill Downs station via Indianapolis Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
Chicago to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
The distance between Chicago and Churchill Downs is 437.9 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Churchill Downs via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 8h 8m.