Bus Tickets from Nashville, TN to Chicago

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Next departures for Nashville to Chicago on October 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest
FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Bus Nashville, TN to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$77
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 10m
Number of daily buses18
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. What is the travel distance from Nashville to Chicago?

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

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-11
US$74
10-12
US$60
Today
US$73
10-14
US$73
10-15
US$55
10-16
US$67
10-17
US$55
10-18
US$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$55

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

You can expect to pay from US$55 to US$128 for a bus ticket from Nashville, TN to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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