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How to get fromNashville, TN to Chicago Bus Stationby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Line 52 bus to Nashville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rd Nb to Korean Vets Blvd & 4Th Ave Wbbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    4h 33m
    $68–381

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    11h 27m
    $74–144

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    12h 2m
    $129–269

  4. Drive 439.6 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville, TN to Chicago Bus Stationcar car 439.6 mi
    8h 43m
    $81–116

  5. Line 52 bus to Nashville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rd Nb to Korean Vets Blvd & 4Th Ave Wbbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BNA - ORD
    5h
    $108–301

  6. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Nashville, TN to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HSV - ORD
    5h 14m
    $82–384

  7. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    12h 17m
    $78–119

Nashville, TN to Chicago Bus Station by bus

Calendar78Weekly Buses
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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