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Trip Overview

The average bus between Louisville and Illinois takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Louisville 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.

6h 37m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Louisville to Illinois bus times

Buses run twice daily between Louisville and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Louisville 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Louisville to Illinois? 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.

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  • Distance: 299.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Illinois, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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