Nashville to Chicago Bus

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Nashville to Chicago Route Summary

Nashville to Chicago bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 17 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Nashville bus station at 04:15h, arriving at Chicago bus station at 13:55h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 06:50h the following day.
Departure station and country Nashville, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country Chicago, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 473 mi
Average Trip Duration 11h 37min
Total Departures 17
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $56
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Nashville and Chicago by bus

The shortest travel distance between Nashville and Chicago is 473 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 11:35 has a travel time of 09:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:55h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chicago earlier, there are 5 night buses from Nashville to Chicago. The overnight buses depart between 15:50 and 20:30 and arrive between 02:10 and 06:10 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Chicago:
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Bus companies operating the Nashville to Chicago route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1251 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Nashville or Chicago bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Nashville

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  Chicago

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Chicago here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $56 (One-Way) or $112 (Return).

Travel reviews for Nashville to Chicago bus

Over 1251 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Nashville to Chicago. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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