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

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

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  1. Fly 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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 44m
    $69–394

  2. 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 Great Lakestrain train
    12h 19m
    $135–272

  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 Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    12h 27m
    $79–144

  4. Drive 468.5 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Great Lakescar car 468.5 mi
    9h 19m
    $86–124

  5. Fly 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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 8m
    $109–304

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BNA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 45m
    $512–1,022

  7. Bus, train #2

    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 Great Lakestrain train
    12h 40m
    $84–120

Nashville to Great Lakes by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Great Lakes. 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 Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Great Lakes via Carbondale Intermodal Station, Carbondale, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 12h 19m.

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