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How to get fromChicago Loop to Nashvilleby subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Nashville by subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Nashville

    best
    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)planeMDW - BNA
    4h 12m
    $60–367

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100
    10h 20m
    $55–170

  3. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CarbondaletrainCity of New Orleans / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521
    10h 1m
    $70–238

  4. Drive 434.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Nashvillecar434.3 mi
    8h 29m
    $80–115

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)planeORD - BNA
    4h 24m
    $114–347

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Nashville

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA)planeMKE - BNA
    5h 44m
    $166–540

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)planeORD - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Nashvillecar
    5h 39m
    $92–455

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Nashville Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100
    10h 54m
    $58–118

Chicago Loop to Nashville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) hourly.

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