Bus Tickets from Nashville (TN) to Chicago

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from US$83
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from US$75
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from US$78
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from US$78
SunJun 15
from US$78
MonJun 16
from US$71
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Cheap buses leaving Thursday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Nashville
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Nashville
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Nashville
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Nashville
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Nashville
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Nashville to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$81
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance641 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Nashville to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Nashville (TN) - Chicago

  1. How long is the trip from Nashville to Chicago by bus?

    The trip from Nashville to Chicago will take on average 11h 5m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Chicago in about 9h 5m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Nashville to Chicago?

    It's about 638 km (396 miles) from Nashville to Chicago.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nashville to Chicago?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Bus Station, in Nashville, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Nashville to Chicago?

    The least expensive option to go from Nashville to Chicago would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$58, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Nashville to Chicago?

    Taking the bus from Nashville to Chicago costs on average US$81.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-07
US$113
06-08
US$117
Today
US$168
06-10
US$76
06-11
US$75
06-12
US$67
06-13
US$70
06-14
US$70
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nashville to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 12, 2025 with a price of US$67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nashville to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$67 to US$168 for a bus ticket from Nashville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$67 which is on 2025-06-12.

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Bus Travel Tips

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