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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tennessee and Illinois takes 11h 10m and the fastest bus takes 9h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tennessee to Illinois. 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 10m
Duration
475 mi
Distance
$92
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
11h 3m
$72–122

Tennessee to Illinois bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Tennessee and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Tennessee is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Illinois at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulton Station Outbound and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    WeGo TransitFlixbus USA11h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 30m • 1 change

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitFlixbus USA11h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 30m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitFlixbus USA9h 25m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitFlixbus USA9h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitFlixbus USA9h 25m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 30m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitFlixbus USA9h 25m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

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    WeGo TransitGreyhound USA10h 30m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitFlixbus USA9h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tennessee to Illinois? 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.

Map of how to get from Tennessee to Illinois.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Tennessee, USA and Illinois, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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