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There are 8 ways to get from Nashville to Aurora by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 37m
    $69–384

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    11h 50m
    $77–142

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    12h 6m
    $133–271

  4. Drive 452.6 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Auroracar car 452.6 mi
    9h 3m
    $83–120

  5. Fly Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 9m
    $109–304

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

    1. Drive from Nashville 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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    7h 2m
    $88–392

  7. Fly Nashville to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BNA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    7h 55m
    $536–1,083

  8. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    12h 21m
    $81–117

Nashville to Aurora by bus, foot, and train

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Aurora. However, you can take the line 18 bus to Nashville International Airport, walk to Nashville (BNA) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Aurora via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 50m.

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