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

The cheapest way to get from Tennessee to Chicago is to bus which costs $55 - $210 and takes 10h 47m.

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 3h 2m and costs $120 - $500.

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 15 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Tennessee to Chicago?

The distance between Tennessee and Chicago is 508 miles. The road distance is 436.4 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 20m and costs $80 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m 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 3h 2m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $210 and takes 10h 47m.

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 30m to drive from Tennessee to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ 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)TYS - ORD
3h 2m
$129–492
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Station
10h 47m
$57–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal StationFlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
10h 20m
$80–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100
10h 47m
$72–202
Drive 433.9 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Chicago433.9 mi
8h 30m
$80–115
Fly Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CHA - ORD
3h 3m
$176–312
Fly Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BNA - MDW
3h 48m
$59–357
Fly Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BNA - ORD
4h 12m
$114–347
Fly Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MEM - MDW
3h 46m
$88–496
Fly Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MEM - ORD
4h 18m
$153–496

Tennessee to Chicago by bus and train

7Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.5 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–200 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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