Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Knoxville Bus Station | No tags |
Get from Chicago to Knoxville
The journey takes about 20 hours 51 minutes, and with fares starting at just £75, 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 by bus from Chicago to Knoxville, TN
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Knoxville?
The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Knoxville start from £75. The average price for this route is around £102. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Knoxville?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Knoxville is 20h 51m, covering a distance of 443 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Knoxville route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Knoxville?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Knoxville at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Knoxville?
A bus journey from Chicago to Knoxville produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 87387 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Knoxville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £69To 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 £69 to £203 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 £69, which is on 2025-12-03.
