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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nashville and Great Lakes takes 11h 14m and the fastest bus takes 10h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nashville to Great Lakes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 14m
Duration
476 mi
Distance
$104
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Nashville to Great Lakes bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Nashville and Great Lakes. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Nashville is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Great Lakes at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)11h 34m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)11h 34m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)10h 12m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)11h 36m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)11h 46m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)10h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)11h 28m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)11h 34m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)11h 34m • 1 change
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    Amtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)11h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nashville to Great Lakes? 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: 475.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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