Bus Tickets from Chicago to Knoxville, TN

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Knoxville on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Downtown Greyhound Station
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Downtown Greyhound Station
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Bus Chicago to Knoxville, TN: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$84
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 51m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance714 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Knoxville Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Knoxville. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Knoxville.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Knoxville from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Knoxville, TN

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Knoxville?

    The distance covered from Chicago to Knoxville is 731 km (454 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Knoxville?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at 100 Kirkwood St, in Knoxville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$88
10-02
US$62
Today
No data
10-04
US$98
10-05
No data
10-06
No data
10-07
US$88
10-08
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Knoxville, TN was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of US$62

To 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 US$62 to US$215 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 US$88 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Knoxville!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Knoxville.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Knoxville.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Knoxville.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worlwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌

Popular Buses Connecting Chicago

Buses Leaving from Chicago

Buses Going to Chicago

Popular Buses Connecting Knoxville

Buses Leaving from Knoxville

Buses Going to Knoxville