There are 6 ways to get from Franklin to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BNA - MDW
2h 41m$139–500Drive 451.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Chicagocar 451.2 mi
8h 56m$83–119Bus
- Take the bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
10h 4m$136–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
10h 49m$256–386Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BNA - ORD
3h 11m$174–350Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 24m$131–196
Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Chicago is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Nashville and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Franklin and Chicago is 431 miles. The road distance is 453.8 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 10h 4m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Franklin to Chicago, including transfers.
Franklin to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Nashville station.
The best way to get from Franklin to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 10h 4m.
Franklin to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Chicago is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Franklin to Chicago.
What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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