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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lake Michigan and Louisville takes 7h 56m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lake Michigan to Louisville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lake Michigan to Louisville bus times

Buses run twice daily between Lake Michigan and Louisville. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Michigan is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Louisville at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrison & Jefferson and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAAmtrak Thruway15h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Michigan to Louisville? 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.

Map of how to get from Lake Michigan to Louisville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan & Washington to Louisville, KY via Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 11m.

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