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

The cheapest way to get from Tennessee to Chicago is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tennessee to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $110 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Tennessee and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Tennessee to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Tennessee to Chicago?

The distance between Tennessee and Chicago is 508 miles. The road distance is 435.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tennessee to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 35m and costs $110 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Tennessee to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tennessee to Chicago bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tennessee to Chicago?

The best way to get from Tennessee to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Tennessee to Chicago bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tennessee to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Tennessee to Chicago is 436 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Tennessee to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 996+ hotels available in Chicago.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Tennessee to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TYS - ORD
2h 59m
$119–452
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 43m
$62–162
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
10h 35m
$112–236
Drive 433.1 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Chicagocar 433.1 mi
8h 34m
$79–115
Fly Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHA - ORD
3h 5m
$62–303
Fly Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BNA - MDW
3h 50m
$69–417
Fly Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BNA - ORD
4h 11m
$94–397
Fly Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
3h 46m
$93–556
Fly Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
4h 15m
$273–506
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Stationbus
10h 43m
$82–162

Tennessee to Chicago by bus and train

7Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.5 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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