- Distance: 299.1 mi
- Duration: 6h 37m
The average bus between Kentucky and Illinois takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to Illinois. 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 Kentucky and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 8:00 AM which arrives into Illinois at 2:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kentucky station and arriving at Illinois station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.
Kentucky to Illinois bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to Illinois bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your Kentucky to Illinois bus tickets online with Amtrak Thruway.
The distance between Kentucky and Illinois is 463.7 km. The road distance is 481 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.
