The average bus between Vanderbilt University and Chicago takes 11h 27m and the fastest bus takes 10h. The bus service runs several times per day from Vanderbilt University to Chicago. 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 5 times a day between Vanderbilt University and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Vanderbilt University is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Chicago at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at 21St Ave S & Edgehill Ave Nb and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Vanderbilt University to Chicago? 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 Vanderbilt University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Vanderbilt University station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Vanderbilt University to Chicago bus services, operated by WeGo Transit, depart from Nashville Bus Station.
Vanderbilt University to Chicago bus services, operated by WeGo Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Vanderbilt University and Chicago is 641.2 km. The road distance is 768 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.