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Cheap bus tickets from Louisville, KY to Chicago

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Cheapest

€28

Average

€38

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Louisville, KY to Chicago is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:15AM4h50

Louisville, KY

03:05PMChicago

€281One-way

0 transfers

02:40PM6h05

Louisville, KY

08:45PMChicago

€281One-way

0 transfers

10:15AM5h05

Louisville, KY

03:20PMChicago

€281One-way

0 transfers

08:25AM5h50

Louisville, KY

02:15PMChicago

€281One-way

0 transfers

08:25AM5h50

Louisville, KY

02:15PMUnion Station

€761One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Louisville, KY to Chicago

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 25

FlixBus

10:00AM7h00

Louisville, KY

05:00PMChicago

0 transfers

Greyhound

12:25PM7h05

Louisville, KY

07:30PMChicago

0 transfers

Greyhound

06:40PM7h05

Louisville, KY

01:45AMChicago

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Bus times from Louisville, KY to Chicago

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Fastest Journey

7 h

Average

7 h 3 m

Buses per day

Distance

431 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Louisville, KY for Chicago every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

10:00AM7h00

Louisville, KY

10:00AMChicago

€271One-way

0 transfers

06:40PM7h05

Louisville, KY

06:40PMChicago

€271One-way

0 transfers

12:25PM7h05

Louisville, KY

12:25PMChicago

€361One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago

	Distance	267 miles (430 km)
	Average bus duration	7 h
	Average bus ticket price	$43 (€38)
	Bus frequency	5 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus providers	Flixbus, Greyhound or Amtrak

Buses from Louisville, KY to Chicago cover the 267 miles (430 km) long journey taking on average 7 h with our travel partners like Flixbus, Greyhound or Amtrak. Normally, there are 5 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $43 (€38), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $30 (€27).

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak from Louisville, KY to Chicago

You can travel by bus to Chicago from Louisville, KY with FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak for as low as $30 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Louisville, KY to Chicago, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Louisville, KY to Chicago bus information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 5 h 58 min
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $30

FAQs: Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago

FAQs: Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Louisville, KY to Chicago.

Cheap bus tickets from Louisville, KY to Chicago can start from as little as $30 (€27) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Louisville, KY to Chicago is $43 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago is 7 h to travel the 267 mile (430 km) long route, with around there are 5 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago leaves at 10: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago leaves at 11: 40 PM.

There are 5 buses a day from Louisville, KY to Chicago which require at least one change with Flixbus, Greyhound or Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Take the Louisville, KY to Chicago bus with Flixbus, Greyhound or Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip from Louisville, KY to Chicago as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Louisville, KY to Chicago by bus is April.

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