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 $57 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, 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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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 6/25/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 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 6/25/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 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 6/25/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:53 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:53:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 0m011:15 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport1:15 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 11:15:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 1m012:49 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport2:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:49:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights 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 6/26/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Greyhound US10h 0m05:15 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus11h 25m012:05 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/26/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:53 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 9:53:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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Skyscanner2h 0m011:15 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport1:15 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 11:15:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Skyscanner2h 6m06:24 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport8:30 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 6:24:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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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 6/27/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 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 6/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 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 6/27/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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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 6/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:57 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 9:57:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m012:49 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport2:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:49:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m04:59 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:00 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 4:59:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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CargoLogicAir20h 45m012:55 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:40 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from CargoLogicAir goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:55:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $283 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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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 6/28/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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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 6/28/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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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 6/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 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 6/28/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:53 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 9:53:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 11:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m04:59 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:00 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 4:59:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $338 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 0m011:15 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport1:15 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 11:15:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $348 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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FlixBus11h 25m012:05 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus9h 15m02:55 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 2:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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Greyhound US11h 40m02:30 AMNashville5th Ave South Station2:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 2:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Greyhound US11h 15m02:30 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:45 PMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 2:30:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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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 6/30/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 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 6/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Greyhound US10h 20m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:15 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/30/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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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 7/1/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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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 7/1/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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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 7/1/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/2/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 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 7/1/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Nashville to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago from Nashville in just 1h 58m 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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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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United Airlines2h 0m011:15 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport1:15 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 11:15:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:53 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:53:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m012:49 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport2:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:49:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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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 6/25/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 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 6/25/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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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 6/25/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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Skyscanner2h 0m011:15 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport1:15 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 11:15:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:53 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 9:53:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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Skyscanner2h 6m06:24 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport8:30 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/26/2026 6:24:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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Greyhound US10h 0m05:15 AMNashville5th Ave South Station3:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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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 6/26/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus11h 25m012:05 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/26/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:57 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 9:57:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m012:49 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport2:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:49:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m04:59 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:00 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 4:59:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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CargoLogicAir20h 45m012:55 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:40 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from CargoLogicAir goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:55:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $283 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
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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 6/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 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 6/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 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 6/27/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 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 6/27/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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United Airlines1h 58m06:00 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:58 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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United Airlines2h 0m011:15 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport1:15 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 11:15:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $348 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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United Airlines2h 1m07:40 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport9:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:40:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m09:53 AMNashville AirportNashville Airport11:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 9:53:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 11:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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United Airlines2h 1m04:59 PMNashville AirportNashville Airport7:00 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Nashville Airport, Nashville Airport (USA) at 6/28/2026 4:59:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $338 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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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 6/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 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 6/28/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 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 6/28/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 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 6/28/2026 12:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus9h 15m02:55 PMNashville5th Ave South Station12:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 2:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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Greyhound US11h 15m02:30 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:45 PMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 2:30:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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FlixBus11h 25m012:05 AMNashville5th Ave South Station11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Greyhound US11h 40m02:30 AMNashville5th Ave South Station2:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/29/2026 2:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Buses Monday
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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 6/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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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 6/30/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Greyhound US10h 20m02:55 AMNashville5th Ave South Station1:15 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/30/2026 2:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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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 7/1/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 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 7/1/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/2/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 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 7/1/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 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 7/1/2026 9:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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 8 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 $57 with a Bus from Greyhound US.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 1h 58m.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 Greyhound US, United Airlines and FlixBus, 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 Greyhound US, United Airlines and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus
Airlines: United Airlines, Skyscanner and CargoLogicAir
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 8 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 $57 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.
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 1h 58m 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!
