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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Chicago is to bus which costs $50 - $60 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $65 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Louisville to Chicago?

The distance between Louisville and Chicago is 290 miles. The road distance is 296.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisville to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $50 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Louisville to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Chicago bus from?

Louisville to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Louisville to Chicago?

The best way to get from Louisville to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $65 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $60 and takes 6h.

Where does the Louisville to Chicago bus arrive?

Louisville to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 3:26 PM in Louisville and 2:26 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Louisville to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Chicago is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Louisville to Chicago.

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

Book your Louisville to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

Louisville to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)SDF - MDW
3h 24m
$69–428
Bus (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station
6h
$50–60
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
8h 20m
$58–344
Drive 294.4 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Chicago294.4 mi
4h 59m
$54–78
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SDF - ORD
3h 54m
$204–558

Louisville to Chicago by bus (Amtrak)

14Weekly Buses

6hAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Louisville to Chicago.

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Distance: 287.9 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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