How far is Lexington from Chicago by coach?

The journey from Chicago to Lexington by coach covers an approximate distance of 314 miles (505 km).

Is there a way to reach Lexington from Chicago without flying?

To travel from Chicago to Lexington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Chicago to Lexington from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Lexington on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	12h 40m	23:40	WJW Investments Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	23:40	WJW Investments Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	23:40	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	14:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 30m	23:40	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:08 CST.

Get from Chicago to Lexington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8h 55mAverage duration

311 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lexington?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Lexington

A
WJW Investments Bus Stop
477 W New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
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B
Bus Stop Lexington
1801 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87394 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £41

Greyhound Chicago Lexington recent customer reviews

Pretty dirty, staff at the bus stations was impolite in some situations (bus driver was really kind though), and it just seems sketchy. Miller bus was clean and nice on the other side

Aleksa L.

24 December 2016

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Lexington, KY

How far is Lexington from Chicago by coach?
The journey from Chicago to Lexington by coach covers an approximate distance of 314 miles (505 km).
Is there a way to reach Lexington from Chicago without flying?
To travel from Chicago to Lexington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£65

24/11

£62

Today

£91

26/11

£75

27/11

£48

28/11

£44

29/11

£58

30/11

£38

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lexington, KY was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £38

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 £38 to £145 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 £38, which is on 2025-11-30.