What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY is to subway and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $80 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Louisville, KY?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Louisville Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Chicago to Louisville, KY?

The distance between Chicago and Louisville, KY is 296 miles. The road distance is 297.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Louisville, KY without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY?

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Louisville, KY bus from?

Chicago to Louisville, KY bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Louisville, KY?

The best way to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $420 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Chicago to Louisville, KY bus arrive?

Chicago to Louisville, KY bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Louisville, KY?

Louisville, KY is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:46 AM in Chicago and 3:46 AM in Louisville, KY.

Can I drive from Chicago to Louisville, KY?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Louisville, KY is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Chicago to Louisville, KY.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Louisville, KY?

Book your Chicago to Louisville, KY bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Louisville, KY?

There are 561+ hotels available in Louisville, KY.

Chicago to Louisville, KY - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Louisville, KY by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h 15m
$45–90
Train, bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
7h 44m
$86–178
Drive 295.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Louisville, KYcar 295.4 mi
5h 5m
$54–78
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
4h 28m
$84–558
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
6h 25m
$86–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
7h 6m
$73–103
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
4h 59m
$68–418
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus
6h 56m
$164–857
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus
6h 32m
$94–607

Chicago to Louisville, KY by bus

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Distance: 294.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours.

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