How much is the bus ticket from Covington to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Covington to Chicago start from $95. The average price for this route is around $102. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Covington to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Covington to Chicago is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 408 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Covington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Covington to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Covington to Chicago at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 1:15am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Covington to Chicago?

A bus trip from Covington to Chicago generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Covington to Chicago from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Covington to Chicago on December 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:15am	Covington	13h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	10h 50m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	11h 15m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Covington to Chicago on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:15am	Covington	13h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	10h 50m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	11h 15m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Covington to Chicago on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:15am	Covington	13h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	10h 50m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	11h 15m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Covington to Chicago on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	10h 50m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	11h 15m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:15am	Covington	13h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Covington to Chicago on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:15am	Covington	13h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	10h 50m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	11h 15m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Covington to Chicago on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	10h 50m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	11h 15m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:15am	Covington	13h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Covington to Chicago on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	10h 50m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Covington	11h 15m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:15am	Covington	13h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Get from Covington to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

11h 15mAverage Duration

408 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,449 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87449 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $95

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Covington to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Covington to Chicago start from $95. The average price for this route is around $102. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Covington to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Covington to Chicago is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 408 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Covington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Covington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Covington to Chicago at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 1:15am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Covington to Chicago?
A bus trip from Covington to Chicago generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-22

$85

12-23

$128

Today

$128

12-25

$176

12-26

$93

12-27

$107

12-28

$178

12-29

$150

The cheapest trip from Covington, KY to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 22, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $178 for a bus ticket from Covington, KY to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-12-26.