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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nashville, TN and Chicago takes 12h 3m and the fastest bus takes 10h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nashville, TN to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 3m
Duration
481 mi
Distance
$94
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
11h 27m
$74–124

Nashville, TN to Chicago bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Nashville, TN and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nashville, TN is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Korean Vets Blvd & 4Th Ave Wb and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 21m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA12h 53m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA14h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 57m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA10h 1m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 21m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA12h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 57m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 21m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA12h 53m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA14h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA12h 53m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA14h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 57m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA10h 1m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 21m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA12h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 8m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA10h 13m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 55m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA12h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USA11h 8m • 2 changes

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitFlixbus USA10h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nashville, TN to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 480.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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