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How to get fromChicago to Nashvilleby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Nashville by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Martinsville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    5h 23m
    $97–145

  2. Drive 222.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Nashvillecar car 222.5 mi
    4h 14m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Martinsville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    7h 12m
    $130–220

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Willkie Northshuttle bus
    6h 1m
    $496–1,193

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    5h 26m
    $80–112

  6. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Willkie Northshuttle bus
    5h 42m
    $136–543

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 236.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nashville, Brown County, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville via Indianapolis Union Station and Martinsville, IN in around 5h 23m.

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