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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville, KY to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville, KY to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $50 - $350.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Louisville Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Louisville, KY to Chicago?

The distance between Louisville, KY and Chicago is 305 miles. The road distance is 297.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisville, KY to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $45 - $95.

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

The bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

Bus or fly from Louisville, KY to Chicago?

The best way to get from Louisville, KY to Chicago is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $350 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Louisville, KY to Chicago bus arrive?

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

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

Chicago is 1h behind Louisville, KY. It is currently 3:32 AM in Louisville, KY and 2:32 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Louisville, KY to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville, KY to Chicago is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Louisville, KY to Chicago.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Chicago.

Louisville, KY to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville, KY to Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 40m
$45–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 55m
$83–180
Drive 295.4 mi
1. Drive from Louisville, KY to Chicagocar 295.4 mi
5h 4m
$54–78
Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3h 49m
$54–348
Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
7h
$58–91
Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
4h 21m
$49–298
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
5h 28m
$74–443
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
5h 56m
$164–853

Louisville, KY to Chicago by bus

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Distance: 303.2 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day.

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