What is the best way to travel from Nashville to Chicago?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Nashville?
You can get to Chicago with just $56 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/15/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Greyhound US10h 20m09:50 AMNashville5th Ave South Station8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/15/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Greyhound US10h 10m010:15 PMNashville5th Ave South Station8:25 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 10:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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FlixBus11h 10m012:20 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/15/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/17/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Greyhound US10h 20m09:50 AMNashville5th Ave South Station8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/18/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Greyhound US10h 45m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:40 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/18/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/18/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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FlixBus11h 10m012:20 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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Greyhound US10h 45m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:40 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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Greyhound US11h 40m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station2:35 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:55:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Greyhound US10h 20m09:50 AMNashville5th Ave South Station8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/20/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/20/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/20/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Westjet Airlines17h 45m06:05 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:50 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Westjet Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 6:05:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
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United Airlines2h 0m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport8:00 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 0m07:30 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 7:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 3m09:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:03 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 9:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Skyscanner2h 0m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport8:00 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Skyscanner2h 3m09:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:03 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 9:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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FlixBus11h 10m012:20 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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Greyhound US10h 45m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:40 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Nashville to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago from Nashville in just 2h 0m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/15/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Greyhound US10h 10m010:15 PMNashville5th Ave South Station8:25 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 10:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Greyhound US10h 20m09:50 AMNashville5th Ave South Station8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/15/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus11h 10m012:20 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/15/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/15/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/17/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Greyhound US10h 20m09:50 AMNashville5th Ave South Station8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/16/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/18/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/18/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Greyhound US10h 45m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:40 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/18/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/18/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US10h 45m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:40 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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FlixBus11h 10m012:20 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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Greyhound US11h 40m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station2:35 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/19/2026 2:55:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/19/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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United Airlines2h 0m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport8:00 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 0m07:30 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 7:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Skyscanner2h 0m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport8:00 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 3m09:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:03 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 9:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Skyscanner2h 3m09:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:03 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 9:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Spirit Airlines6h 53m06:15 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport1:08 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 3/20/2026 6:15:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 1:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $270 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 53m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/20/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US9h 40m05:35 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/20/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Greyhound US10h 20m09:50 AMNashville5th Ave South Station8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/20/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus9h 5m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus9h 25m02:45 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US10h 45m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:40 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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FlixBus11h 10m012:20 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 3/21/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/21/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Nashville to Chicago
What are the most popular stations in Nashville and Chicago?
In Nashville, you will usually depart from 5th Ave South Station, Tornado Bus Company or Municipal Auditorium, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Nashville? With 6 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Nashville and Chicago, you can pay as low as $56 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 2h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Nashville and Chicago are FlixBus, Greyhound US and United Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Nashville and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oak Hill, TN or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from Nashville Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Nashville to Chicago?
The most popular companies between Nashville and Chicago, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and United Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US
Airlines: United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Skyscanner and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Nashville to Chicago
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Nashville to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Nashville to Chicago
How can I reach Chicago from Nashville?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Chicago from Nashville.
How far is Chicago from Nashville?
The distance between Nashville and Chicago is 398.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Nashville and Chicago?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 17 kgs of CO2, a train 22 kgs, a car 109 kgs, and a flight 158 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Nashville to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago with just $56 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Chicago?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 2h 0m with a Flight from United Airlines.
More routes to Nashville and to Chicago
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Nashville and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Nashville
- Atlanta, GA to Nashville
- Detroit to Nashville
- Los Angeles to Nashville
- Memphis to Nashville
- New York to Nashville
- Orlando, FL to Nashville
- Washington, DC to Nashville
- Trips to Chicago
- Atlanta, GA to Chicago
- Bloomington, IN to Chicago
- Cincinnati to Chicago
- Dallas to Chicago
- El Paso, TX to Chicago
- Houston to Chicago
- Little Rock, AR to Chicago
- Los Angeles to Chicago
- Memphis to Chicago
- Mississauga, ON to Chicago
- New York to Chicago
- Pearson Toronto Airport to Chicago
- Philadelphia to Chicago
- Pittsburgh to Chicago
- San Antonio, TX to Chicago
- St. Louis, MO to Chicago
- Toronto, ON to Chicago
- Tulsa to Chicago
