Find coaches from Nashville, TN to Chicago

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Next departures from Nashville to Chicago on 4 October
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$78
Average bus trip duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure00:20
Distance387 miles
Latest bus departure22:15

Nashville to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Nashville, TN - Chicago

  1. How far is Chicago from Nashville by coach?

    The distance between Nashville and Chicago by coach is approximately 396 miles (638 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Chicago from Nashville without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/10
US$78
02/10
US$64
Today
US$62
04/10
US$58
05/10
US$78
06/10
US$58
07/10
US$56
08/10
US$62
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to Chicago was searched and found on 7 Oct 2025 with a price of US$56

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$56 to US$196 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$56, which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually Greyhound, 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

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 Nashville and Chicago!

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 Nashville to Chicago.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Nashville to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

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