- Distance: 297.8 mi
- Duration: 6h 40m
The average bus between Chicago and Kentucky takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Kentucky. 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 Chicago and Kentucky. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Kentucky at 6:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Kentucky station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Chicago to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Train Station.
Chicago to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.
Book your Chicago to Kentucky bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Amtrak Thruway.
The distance between Chicago and Kentucky is 523.1 km. The road distance is 479 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily.
