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How to get fromChicago to Bristolby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Bristol by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane ORD - TRI
    3h 54m
    $122–505

  2. Drive 578 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Bristolcar car 578 mi
    10h 55m
    $106–153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    18h 43m
    $143–237

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    19h 54m
    $221–429

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ORD - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Bristolcar car
    5h 38m
    $124–640

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bristol via Columbus, S 3Rd St & E Town St, E Livingston Ave & Macon Aly, Columbus - Mound St, Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 18h 43m.

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