How much is the bus ticket from Covington to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Covington to Chicago start at R 1 156. The average price for this route is around R 1 233. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Covington to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Covington to Chicago is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 408 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Covington to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Covington to Chicago at 01:15. And the latest bus departs at 01:15.

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

A bus trip from Covington to Chicago produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Covington to Chicago from R 1 034 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Covington to Chicago on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:15	Covington	13h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	10h 50m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	11h 15m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Covington to Chicago on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	10h 50m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	11h 15m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	01:15	Covington	13h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Covington to Chicago on 28 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	10h 50m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	11h 15m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	01:15	Covington	13h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Covington to Chicago on 29 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	10h 50m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	11h 15m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	01:15	Covington	13h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Covington to Chicago on 30 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:15	Covington	13h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	10h 50m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	11h 15m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Covington to Chicago on 31 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	10h 50m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:15	Covington	11h 15m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	01:15	Covington	13h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:07 PM EST.

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 R 1 156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

11h 15mAverage duration

408 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 451 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87451 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 R 1 156

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 1 156. The average price for this route is around R 1 233. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Covington to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Covington to Chicago is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 408 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Covington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Covington to Chicago at 01:15. And the latest bus departs at 01:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Covington to Chicago?
A bus trip from Covington to Chicago produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/12

R 1 555

24/12

R 1 555

Today

R 1 982

26/12

R 1 333

27/12

R 1 982

28/12

R 2 067

29/12

R 1 879

30/12

R 1 281

The cheapest trip from Covington, KY to Chicago was searched and found on 30 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 281

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 R 1 281 to R 2 067 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 R 1 281, which is on 2025-12-30.