Trains tickets from Chicago to Louisville

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Next departures to Louisville

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

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08-09
US$100
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08-12
US$76
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US$100
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Louisville was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$76

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

You can expect to pay from US$76 to US$479 for a train ticket from Chicago to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$76 which is on 2025-08-12.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Louisville is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Louisville you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Louisville compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Louisville while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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