The average bus between Chicago and Tennessee takes 11h 17m and the fastest bus takes 10h 15m. 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.
Buses run 4 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 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 7m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chicago to Tennessee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Tennessee. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Tennessee station via Nashville Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
Chicago to Tennessee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Tennessee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
The distance between Chicago and Tennessee is 688.5 km. The road distance is 765 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.