Bus Knoxville, TN to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Knoxville, TN to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$95

tomorrow

$91

Saturday

$90

Sunday

$97

Monday

$91

Tuesday

$111

Wednesday

$102

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/7/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 40m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/7/2026 6:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/7/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/7/2026 6:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/7/2026 6:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 40m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/9/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 40m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/9/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 40m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Knoxville, TN to Chicago via Lexington, KY, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Knoxville, TN
  Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
  
  1:45 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- Greyhound US
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:55 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 40m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Knoxville, TN to Chicago via Lexington, KY, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Knoxville, TN
  Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
  
  1:45 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- Greyhound US
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:55 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 40m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/12/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	20h 35m	7:40 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/12/2026 7:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Knoxville, TN to Chicago via Lexington, KY, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Knoxville, TN
  Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
  
  1:45 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- Greyhound US
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:55 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 40m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/13/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	10:00 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/13/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 PM	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Knoxville, TN to Chicago via Lexington, KY, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Knoxville, TN
  Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
  
  1:45 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, Knoxville, TN (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- Greyhound US
  
  16h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:55 AM
  
  Lexington, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Lexington, KY (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago is $90 on 5/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Knoxville, TN to Chicago starting from $90!

Cheapest Bus	$90
Fastest Bus	13h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:10 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	455.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Knoxville, TN for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$95

Friday 05/08

$111

Saturday 05/09

$90

Sunday 05/10

$97

Monday 05/11

$91

Tuesday 05/12

$111

Wednesday 05/13

$102

Thursday 05/14

$131

Friday 05/15

$101

Saturday 05/16

$118

Sunday 05/17

$100

Monday 05/18

$96

Tuesday 05/19

$97

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$112

Friday 05/22

$116

Saturday 05/23

$119

Sunday 05/24

$108

Monday 05/25

$132

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

$113

Thursday 05/28

$114

Friday 05/29

$93

Saturday 05/30

How to save money travelling from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Knoxville, TN to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Knoxville, TN to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Knoxville, TN and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Knoxville, TN and Chicago.

Kingston Pike

Kingston Pike 6927

Walker Springs Plaza Shopping Center

Kingston Pike 8509

Greyhound Bus Station

E Magnolia Ave 100

Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop

Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop

Transit Center

E Church Ave 301

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Knoxville, TN to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Knoxville, TN to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Knoxville, TN to Chicago bus

How much does a Knoxville, TN Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $90 and takes 19h 0m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Knoxville, TN to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $90 and $291. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Knoxville, TN to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Knoxville, TN to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Knoxville, TN to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 13h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $278. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Knoxville, TN starts at 6:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Knoxville, TN for Chicago starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Knoxville, TN Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Knoxville, TN and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Knoxville, TN and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Knoxville, TN to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Knoxville, TN Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Knoxville, TN Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Knoxville, TN to Chicago?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Knoxville, TN and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Knoxville, TN and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!