What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee is to bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center which costs $80 - $130 and takes 13h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $65 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Tennessee?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Tennessee. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Central 5Th Ave - Bay 4 via Chicago Bus Station and Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Tennessee?

The distance between Des Plaines and Tennessee is 513 miles. The road distance is 453.2 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Tennessee without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Tennessee bus from?

Des Plaines to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Des Plaines to Tennessee?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Tennessee bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Tennessee is 453 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Des Plaines to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are 2237+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Des Plaines to Tennessee - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Plaines to Tennessee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane ORD - CHA
3h 7m
$66–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
12h 8m
$79–130
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
12h 9m
$207–328
Drive 450.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Nashvillecar 450.5 mi
8h 57m
$83–119
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
3h 34m
$102–262
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane ORD - TYS
3h 11m
$165–770
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
4h 51m
$83–482
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
4h 32m
$101–601
Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Nashvillebus Chicago
13h 33m
$82–128

Des Plaines to Tennessee by train and bus

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12h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 510.1 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Tennessee, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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