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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Knoxville Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Knoxville Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:31 AM CST.
Get from Chicago to Knoxville
The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Knoxville?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Stops in Knoxville
- AKnoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, 100 Kirkwood St, Knoxville, TN 37914, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Knoxville, TN by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Knoxville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Knoxville start from $115. The average price for this route is around $195. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Knoxville?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Knoxville is 19h 5m, covering a distance of 730 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Knoxville route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Knoxville?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Knoxville at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Knoxville?
A bus trip from Chicago to Knoxville generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Knoxville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Knoxville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Knoxville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Knoxville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Knoxville, TN was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $118To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Knoxville, TN, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $118 to $210 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Knoxville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2026-01-29.
