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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ilkal by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Hospet Jntrain train 17314
    2. Take the bus from Hospete to Ilkalbus bus
    11h 59m
    ₹570–2,629

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypassbus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    15h 5m
    ₹1,069–2,454

  3. Drive  632.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ilkalcar car 632.9 km
    9h 32m
    ₹6,138–8,866

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ilkaltaxi taxi 632.9 km
    9h 32m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  5. Fly to Hubli Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane plane MAA - HBX
    2. Take the train from Hubli Jn to Bagalkottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bagalkot to Ilkalbus bus
    9h 56m
    ₹8,650–16,938

  6. Bus via Vellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Ilkalbus bus
    16h 20m
    ₹1,132–3,842

  7. Fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane plane MAA - VDY
    2. Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Hospetetaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Hospete to Ilkalbus bus
    8h 10m
    ₹5,685–16,596

Chennai to Ilkal by bus

Calendar548Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,069Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ilkal, India?

You can take a bus from Chennai to Ilkal Bypass via Bengaluru in around 15h 5m.

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