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Northwestern University to Vanderbilt University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University takes 13h 54m and the fastest bus takes 13h 39m. There is at least one bus per day from Northwestern University to Vanderbilt University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 54m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
$109
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Northwestern University to Vanderbilt University bus times

Buses run once daily between Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Vanderbilt University at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Foster and take an average of 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit13h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit13h 39m • 5 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit13h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit13h 39m • 5 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit13h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit13h 39m • 5 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit14h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit14h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAWeGo TransitWeGo Transit13h 39m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 496 mi
  • Duration: 13h 54m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Vanderbilt University, TN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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