What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN is to bus via Chicago Train Station which costs $55 - $90 and takes 10h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN is to subway and fly and line 52 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $80 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Nashville, TN?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Nashville, TN. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rd via Fulton Station Outbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Chicago to Nashville, TN?

The distance between Chicago and Nashville, TN is 424 miles. The road distance is 442 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Nashville, TN without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN without a car is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Nashville, TN bus from?

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

Where does the Chicago to Nashville, TN bus arrive?

Chicago to Nashville, TN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Nashville, TN?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Nashville, TN is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Chicago to Nashville, TN.

Where can I stay near Nashville, TN?

There are 2117+ hotels available in Nashville, TN.

Chicago to Nashville, TN - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Nashville, TN by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 52 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
3. Take the bus from Fulton Station Outbound to Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rdbus
4h 17m
$82–449
Bus via Chicago Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 49m
$58–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 34m
$77–144
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
10h 54m
$133–258
Drive 439.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Nashville, TNcar 439.4 mi
8h 41m
$81–116
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 52 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
2. Take the bus from Fulton Station Outbound to Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rdbus
4h 40m
$106–309
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA)plane MKE - BNA
5h 49m
$124–622

Chicago to Nashville, TN by bus

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10h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.4 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Three other operators also service this route.

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