Bus Tickets from Chicago to Lexington, KY

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lexington on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
WJW Investments Bus StopCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
WJW Investments Bus StopFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
WJW Investments Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
WJW Investments Bus StopNo tags

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Bus Chicago to Lexington, KY: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$56
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance486 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-29
US$51
09-30
US$86
Today
US$84
10-02
US$57
10-03
US$51
10-04
US$45
10-05
US$54
10-06
US$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Lexington, KY was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$42

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$42 to US$121 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$42 which is on 2025-10-06.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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