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

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Tennessee is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Tennessee?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Tennessee. However, there are services departing from Chicago Train Station and arriving at James Robertson Pkwy & 7Th Ave N via Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Illinois to Tennessee?

The distance between Illinois and Tennessee is 509 miles. The road distance is 435.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Illinois to Tennessee without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $65 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Illinois to Tennessee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Tennessee bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Illinois to Tennessee?

The best way to get from Illinois to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Illinois to Tennessee bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Illinois to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Tennessee is 436 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Illinois to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are 2223+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Illinois to Tennessee - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Illinois to Tennessee 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 Mcghee Tyson Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane ORD - TYS
3h 41m
$158–675
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 40m
$58–108
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 1m
$67–178
Drive 433.3 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Nashvillecar 433.3 mi
8h 32m
$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)plane ORD - CHA
3h 44m
$68–323
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
4h 14m
$104–397
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Nashville
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
3h 58m
$70–437
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
5h 9m
$234–496
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
4h 51m
$114–656
Bus via Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 53m
$64–115
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
11h 53m
$76–116

Illinois to Tennessee by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 1mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Illinois, 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 Train Station to Nashville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily.

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