Bus Tickets from Chicago to Lexington, KY

TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
from US$54
ThuJul 31
from US$54
FriAug 1
from US$59
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from US$64
MonAug 4
from US$54
TueAug 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Lexington
    Destination location: WJW Investments Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Lexington
    Destination location: WJW Investments Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Lexington
    Destination location: WJW Investments Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Lexington
    Destination location: WJW Investments Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Lexington
    Destination location: WJW Investments Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Lexington, KY: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$76
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance501 km
Latest bus departure10:10pm

Chicago to Lexington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Lexington, KY

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lexington?

    The distance between Chicago and Lexington is approximately 505 km (314 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Lexington?

    Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to WJW Investments Bus Stop in Lexington.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-27
US$57
07-28
US$130
Today
US$60
07-30
US$46
07-31
US$46
08-01
US$51
08-02
No data
08-03
US$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Lexington, KY was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Lexington, KY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$46 to US$148 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Lexington, KY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$46 which is on 2025-07-30.

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