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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tennessee is to bus which costs $55 - $180 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Tennessee?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Chicago to Tennessee?

The distance between Chicago and Tennessee is 509 miles. The road distance is 436.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Tennessee without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $70 - $240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chicago to Tennessee bus from?

Chicago to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Tennessee?

The best way to get from Chicago to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Chicago to Tennessee bus arrive?

Chicago to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tennessee is 436 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Chicago to Tennessee.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Tennessee?

Book your Chicago to Tennessee bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are 2365+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Chicago to Tennessee - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Tennessee by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, subway, 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 Mcghee Tyson Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)ORD - TYS
3h 49m
$148–625
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0100
10h 20m
$55–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CarbondaleCity of New Orleans / ...
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus StationFlixBus N2521
10h 1m
$71–239
Drive 433.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Nashville433.7 mi
8h 28m
$80–115
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)ORD - CHA
3h 50m
$176–312
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)MDW - BNA
4h 2m
$60–347
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)ORD - BNA
4h 28m
$114–347
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)ORD - MEM
5h 10m
$154–496
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)MDW - MEM
4h 47m
$98–556
Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationChicago
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to NashvilleChicago
11h 20m
$74–114

Chicago to Tennessee by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 1mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tennessee, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–180 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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