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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Tennessee takes 11h 33m and the fastest bus takes 10h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Tennessee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 33m
Duration
476 mi
Distance
$98
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
10h 28m
$65–155

Chicago to Tennessee bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and Tennessee. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Tennessee at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 475.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tennessee, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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