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How to get fromKnoxville to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Knoxville to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TYS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 52m
    $129–479

  2. Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Knoxville to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car car
    2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 28m
    $76–329

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    16h 35m
    $211–319

  4. Drive 562.5 mi

    1. Drive from Knoxville to Great Lakescar car 562.5 mi
    9h 57m
    $103–149

  5. Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TYS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 32m
    $144–549

  6. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Knoxville to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 54m
    $79–344

  7. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    17h 3m
    $211–319

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Knoxville to Great Lakes. However, you can take the taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Great Lakes via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 16h 35m.

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