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How to get fromNashville to Elburnby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Nashville to Elburn by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 5m
    $70–405

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nashville to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 56m
    $69–301

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    12h 13m
    $79–130

  4. 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 OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 40m
    $210–327

  5. Drive  457.5 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Elburncar car 457.5 mi
    9h 17m
    $84–121

  6. 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 OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 34m
    $110–275

  7. Fly Nashville to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane BNA - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456taxi taxi
    5h 23m
    $188–570

  8. 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 OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 42m
    $558–1,102

  9. 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 OTC to Elburntrain train
    13h 7m
    $85–121

Nashville to Elburn by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Elburn. 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 OTC, then take the train to Elburn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Elburn via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 12h 13m.

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