The average bus between Chicago and Kentucky Derby takes 10h 44m and the fastest bus takes 8h 8m. The bus runs, on average, 5 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 5 times a week between Chicago and Kentucky Derby. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kentucky Derby at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Indianapolis Union Station and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Kentucky Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Louisville, KY station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Chicago to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
The distance between Chicago and Kentucky Derby is 437.7 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 7h 31m.
