Bus from Chicago to Louisville: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Louisville on December 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Louisville, KYCheapest
FlixBusBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Louisville, KYFastest
AmtrakBus
Chicago (Union Station), IL
Louisville, KYNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Louisville, KYNo tags
FlixBusBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Louisville, KYNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:35 PM CST.

Get from Chicago to Louisville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
6h 50mAverage Duration
434 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Louisville by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Louisville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Louisville start from $43. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Louisville?

    The average bus travel time from Chicago to Louisville is 6h 50m, covering a distance of 434 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Chicago to Louisville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Louisville?

    The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Louisville at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Louisville?

    A bus trip from Chicago to Louisville generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Chicago to Louisville?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Louisville?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Louisville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Louisville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12-04
$91
12-05
$89
Today
$100
12-07
$86
12-08
$67
12-09
$57
12-10
$55
12-11
$57
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Louisville was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $168 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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