Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago to Louisville, KY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 30 m
Average
7 h 51 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
431 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Chicago for Louisville, KY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 267 miles (430 km) | |
Average bus duration | 7 h 5 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $77 (€67) | |
Bus frequency | 5 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Greyhound or Amtrak |
Buses from Chicago to Louisville, KY cover the 267 miles (430 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 5 min with our travel partners like Greyhound or Amtrak. Normally, there are 5 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $77 (€67), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $76 (€66).
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Looking for buses between Chicago and Louisville, KY? Greyhound is one of the best companies to travel with on the 267 miles (430 km) journey between Chicago and Louisville, KY. As an official travel partner of Greyhound, Omio quickly shows you the latest Greyhound bus schedules and timetables, tickets and offers (such as baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Chicago to Louisville, KY routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable Greyhound bus tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for buses from Chicago to Louisville, KY, you can quickly see if the Greyhound ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a bus. Once you’re ready, book your Chicago - Louisville, KY bus now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with Greyhound!
Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak buses running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by bus across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next bus journey from Chicago to Louisville, KY.
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