Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Louisville uses Eastern Time (ET) while Chicago uses Central Time (CT). Both cities observe DST, so the 1-hour difference remains consistent year-round.
When it's 12:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 PM in Louisville.
Easy coordination! With just a 1-hour difference, scheduling is simple. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 10:00 AM in Louisville.
Both cities are important Midwest hubs. Louisville is home to UPS's main air hub, while Chicago is a major transportation and business center. Direct flights take about 1 hour.