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How to get fromVanderbilt University to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Vanderbilt University to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 7 bus to Nashville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from 21St Ave S & Edgehill Ave Nb to Central 5Th Ave - Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    4h 21m
    $71–419

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

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vanderbilt University 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
    4h 49m
    $63–303

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    11h 7m
    $89–134

  4. 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 / ...
    11h 47m
    $204–324

  5. Drive  433.2 mi

    1. Drive from Vanderbilt University to Chicagocar car 433.2 mi
    8h 41m
    $80–115

  6. Line 7 bus to Nashville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 21St Ave S & Edgehill Ave Nb to Central 5Th Ave - Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BNA - ORD
    4h 52m
    $106–269

  7. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    11h 27m
    $79–134

Vanderbilt University to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Vanderbilt University, TN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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