There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Tennessee by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
3h 38m$168–248Drive 240.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Tennesseecar 240.2 mi
4h 42m$44–64Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Tennesseetaxi
4h 23m$192–265Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Tennesseecar
4h 49m$48–278Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane ORD - UIN
- Drive from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Tennesseecar
4h 13m$132–171
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tennessee is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tennessee is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $160 - $250.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Tennessee station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Macomb Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Chicago and Tennessee is 261 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tennessee without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chicago to Tennessee, including transfers.
Chicago to Tennessee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Tennessee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Macomb Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tennessee is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Chicago to Tennessee.
There are four+ hotels available in Tennessee.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tennessee, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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