The bus between Chicago and Kentucky Derby takes 10h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Chicago to Kentucky Derby. 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 Kentucky Derby. The earliest departure is at 11:10 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Kentucky Derby at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Louisville Bus Station and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Kentucky Derby station via Louisville Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Chicago to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Train Station.
Chicago to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.
The distance between Chicago and Kentucky Derby is 437.7 km. The road distance is 485 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.
