Rome2Rio

How to get fromDeKalb to Kentuckyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Find Transport to Kentucky

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from DeKalb to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    8h 35m
    $51–92

  2. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    8h 24m
    $50–313

  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 21m
    $76–184

  4. Drive  347 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Louisvillecar car 347 mi
    6h 10m
    $64–92

  5. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    6h 42m
    $160–823

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 8m
    $58–94

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 13m
    $62–114

  8. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    6h 36m
    $160–383

  9. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    7h 1m
    $104–724

  10. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    7h 19m
    $80–504

DeKalb to Kentucky by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from DeKalb to Kentucky.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 365.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There