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How to get fromAtlanta to Tennesseeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Tennessee by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Tennesseecar car
    5h 10m
    $92–456

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    19h 35m
    $175–287

  3. Drive  696.1 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Tennesseecar car 696.1 mi
    12h 46m
    $127–184

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATL - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Tennesseecar car
    6h 14m
    $108–492

  5. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    19h 52m
    $174–289

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    20h 47m
    $196–362

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Tennessee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Tennessee. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Tennessee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tennessee via Indianapolis Union Station, Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Macomb Station in around 19h 35m.

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