How much is the bus ticket from Nashville to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Nashville to Chicago start from $56. The average price for this route is around $86. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Nashville to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Nashville to Chicago is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 398 miles (641 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Nashville to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nashville to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Nashville to Chicago at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nashville to Chicago?

A bus trip from Nashville to Chicago generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Nashville to Chicago?

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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nashville to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Nashville to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Nashville to Chicago?

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.

Bus Nashville to Chicago from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nashville to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 35m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	9h 35m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	10:15pm	Greyhound Bus Station	10h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	10h 20m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Greyhound Bus Station	9h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	12:20am	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 10m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:55am	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 30m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	9h 40m	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Greyhound Bus Station	9h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	12:20am	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 10m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:55am	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 30m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:18 PM CST.

Get from Nashville to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

398 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Nashville and Chicago?

Stops in Nashville

A
Greyhound Bus Station
709 5th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203
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B
Nashville Bus Station
4033 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Nashville Chicago recent customer reviews

Shocking. Driver decided he hand done enough hours and left us stranded in Louisville, Kentucky for 5 hours (2am - 7am) with no information or updates given.

Lauren H.

September 12, 2024

The driver was excellent but the bus smelled terrible The ride was smooth and the stations were scary

Antuan A.

February 7, 2020

My experience was positive enough. The only thing missing is that WiFi has to work better. But, everything else it’s just fine.

Noelia S.

September 25, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,456 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nashville, TN to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Nashville to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Nashville to Chicago start from $56. The average price for this route is around $86. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Nashville to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Nashville to Chicago is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 398 miles (641 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Nashville to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nashville to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Nashville to Chicago at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nashville to Chicago?
A bus trip from Nashville to Chicago generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Nashville to Chicago?
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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nashville to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Nashville to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Nashville to Chicago?
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.

Best price found

11/25

$97

11/26

$128

Today

$81

11/28

$74

11/29

$65

11/30

$79

12/01

$74

12/02

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The cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $65

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 $65 to $219 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 $65 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.