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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Knoxville Bus Station | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Cheapest | |||||
 | Knoxville Bus Station | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | Fastest | |||||
| Knoxville Bus Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Knoxville Bus Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Knoxville Bus Station | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags |
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Get from Knoxville to Chicago
The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Knoxville, TN to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 87348 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$116
Greyhound Knoxville Chicago recent customer reviews
the bus was supposed to leave Knoxville at 7:10 pm but left at 10:00 pm. We didn't know when the bus would leave, we got a lot of stress. In addition, there is no bus station building in Knoxville and we were on the street all this time. Since the bus left late, I missed my bus from Nashville to Chicago. and instead of arriving in Chicago at 8:35 am, I arrived at 1:00 pm. I wrote to the support service, I wanted to return the ticket due to the bus being late and fly by plane, but they answered me with automatic messages. the bus was supposed to leave Knoxville at 7:10 pm but left at 10:00 pm. We didn't know when the bus would leave, we got a lot of stress. In addition, there is no bus station building in Knoxville and we were on the street all this time. Since the bus left late, I missed my bus from Nashville to Chicago. and instead of arriving in Chicago at 8:35 am, I arrived at 1:00 pm. and I also didn’t like that they woke me up and kicked me off the bus at every stop
Artur T.
We were waylaid for an incredible 7 hours between Knoxville and Nashville because of an extremely suspect technical issue regarding the brightness of headlights. During this time a customer, understandably dissatisfied with the ride and the information given to them, expressed this to the driver whereupon the driver called the police on the passenger who was escorted off the bus by cops. Following our arrival into Knoxville we were again delayed when, due to understaffing, we were unable to get our redirected tickets in time. The actual ticketing staff at the Nashville terminal is the only reason the employees get 2 stars. He deserves a raise and probably a better job. Finally, after everything was sorted and we made our way into Chicago, our luggage went untransfered in Indianapolis and we had to return to get it the next day. This was a nightmarish ordeal and I will, from here on out, be spending my money on alternative methods of transportation.
Willem D.
It took us to get to home 24hrs instead 12 hrs with additional cost of $230 due to delay and no bus available at connections.
Nareshkumar P.
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How much does a bus ticket from Knoxville to Chicago cost?
The bus ticket price from Knoxville to Chicago starts at US$65. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Knoxville to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Knoxville to Chicago?
The average travel time between Knoxville and Chicago is around 16h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 731 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Knoxville and Chicago?
The number of buses from Knoxville to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Knoxville to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
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The cheapest trip from Knoxville, TN to Chicago was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of US$113To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Knoxville, TN to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$113 to US$158 for a bus ticket from Knoxville, TN to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$113, which is on 2025-11-07.
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