What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Franklin is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Franklin is to subway and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $130 - $550.

How far is it from Chicago to Franklin?

The distance between Chicago and Franklin is 451 miles. The road distance is 454.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Franklin without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Franklin without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $150 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Franklin?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chicago to Franklin, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Franklin?

The best way to get from Chicago to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 33m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Franklin is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Chicago to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 168+ hotels available in Franklin.

Chicago to Franklin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Franklin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
3h 49m
$158–470
Drive 451.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Franklincar 451.8 mi
8h 54m
$83–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain City of New Orleans / ...
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
10h 24m
$158–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 33m
$111–155
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
3h 31m
$132–510
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)plane MKE - BNA
5h 8m
$189–797
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)plane ORD - HSV
2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Franklincar
5h 28m
$84–431
Bus via Chicago Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 43m
$112–216
Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus Chicago
12h 23m
$121–171

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.5 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Nashville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–150 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily.

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