The average bus between Chicago and Kirkwood takes 9h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Kirkwood. 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 3 times a day between Chicago and Kirkwood. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Kirkwood at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Kirkwood. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Kirkwood station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Chicago to Kirkwood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kirkwood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
The distance between Chicago and Kirkwood is 435.5 km. The road distance is 552 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 55m.