There are 3 ways to get from Chattanooga to Metropolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane CHA - PAH
5h 7m$131–485Drive 279.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chattanooga to Metropoliscar 279.2 mi
4h 40m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
11h$157–215
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Metropolis is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Metropolis is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to Metropolis station. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at Paducah Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Chattanooga and Metropolis is 267 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chattanooga to Metropolis, including transfers.
Chattanooga to Metropolis bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Metropolis is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $130 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 11h.
Chattanooga to Metropolis bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Metropolis is 1h behind Chattanooga. It is currently 12:51 AM in Chattanooga and 11:51 PM in Metropolis.
What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Metropolis via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to Metropolis is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chattanooga to Metropolis.
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