What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clarksville?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clarksville is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Clarksville?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clarksville is to fly and drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $65 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Clarksville?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Clarksville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Clarksville Park & Ride via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Chicago to Clarksville?

The distance between Chicago and Clarksville is 488 miles. The road distance is 392.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Clarksville without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Clarksville without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $130 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Clarksville?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Chicago to Clarksville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Clarksville bus from?

Chicago to Clarksville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Clarksville bus arrive?

Chicago to Clarksville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Clarksville?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clarksville is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Chicago to Clarksville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Clarksville?

Book your Chicago to Clarksville bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Clarksville?

There are 264+ hotels available in Clarksville.

Chicago to Clarksville - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Clarksville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville, bus
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
5h 50m
$140–328
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Clarksvillecar
5h 2m
$66–322
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus FlixBus N2521
9h 49m
$136–262
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0112
10h 24m
$96–168
Drive 390 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Clarksvillecar 390 mi
7h 57m
$72–103
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
5h 37m
$110–508
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane ORD - EVV
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
6h 34m
$108–380
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Nashville, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA)plane MKE - BNA
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
7h 11m
$562–1,117
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane ORD - OWB
2. Take the taxi from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Evansville, INtaxi
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
7h 19m
$212–395
Train, bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0112
12h 13m
$122–235
Bus via Lafayette
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
3. Take the bus from Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11 to Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ridebus 94
13h 49m
$108–158

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Clarksville.

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Distance: 484.9 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Clarksville via Indianapolis Union Station and Clarksville Park & Ride in around 10h 24m.

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