What is the cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill?

The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $650.

How far is it from Knoxville to Chapel Hill?

The distance between Knoxville and Chapel Hill is 324 miles. The road distance is 313.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill, including transfers.

Can I drive from Knoxville to Chapel Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Chapel Hill is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Knoxville to Chapel Hill.

Where can I stay near Chapel Hill?

There are 421+ hotels available in Chapel Hill.

Knoxville to Chapel Hill - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, shuttle, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill by plane, car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane TYS - RDU
5h 19m
$143–623
Drive 311.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Knoxville to Chapel Hillcar 311.7 mi
6h 17m
$57–83
Drive, shuttle, bus
1. Drive from Knoxville to Hot Springscar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Booneshuttle
4. Take the bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte Airportbus
5. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus
12h 48m
$379–444
Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane TYS - GSO
2. Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus
6h 42m
$176–790

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

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4h 3mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.4 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.

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How to get fromKnoxville to Chapel Hillby plane, car, shuttle, or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Knoxville to Chapel Hill by plane, car, shuttle, or bus

Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Drive 311.7 mi

Drive, shuttle, bus

Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus