Chicago, IL to Nashville, TN Bus

from £45.99

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Chicago, IL to Nashville, TN

Avg. trip duration

10 hr 32 mins

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Avg. distance

490 miles

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Chicago to Nashville by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Chicago to Nashville route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Chicago -Nashville route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Chicago and Nashville is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, night coach services run from Chicago to Nashville. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Chicago to Nashville. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Chicago, there are 3 coach stops. As for Nashville, it's served by a single stop: Nashville Bus Station. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Chicago and Nashville. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Chicago to Nashville is set for 22:50.
The first coach service from Chicago to Nashville is at 06:10.
The route between Chicago and Nashville generally takes about 9 hours 50 minutes by coach and covers approximately 475 miles.
Bus tickets from Chicago to Nashville with FlixBus are available from as low as £45.99.

Bus travel from Chicago to Nashville: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Chicago and Nashville starting from £45.99 (average ticket cost: £54.99).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Chicago to Nashville lasts approximately 9 hours 50 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Chicago and Nashville is 475 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Chicago-Nashville: to check departure times of coaches between Chicago and Nashville, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 4 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Chicago, there are 3 coach stops. As for Nashville, it's served by a single stop: Nashville Bus Station. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Chicago in the evening and arrive at Nashville in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Chicago on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Nashville.