Bus and Coach from Nashville to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Nashville to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nashville to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£39

Friday

£41

Saturday

£49

Sunday

£50

Monday

£36

Tuesday

£45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 20m	09:50	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 05/02/2026 09:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	05:35	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	15:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 05/02/2026 05:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	9h 25m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	00:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 05/02/2026 14:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	02:55	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	13:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 05/02/2026 02:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	9h 5m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 05/02/2026 14:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 20m	09:50	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 06/02/2026 09:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	05:35	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	15:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 06/02/2026 05:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	02:55	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	13:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 06/02/2026 02:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	9h 25m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	00:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 06/02/2026 14:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	11h 10m	00:20	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 06/02/2026 00:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 07/02/2026 14:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	02:55	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	13:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 07/02/2026 02:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	10h 45m	00:20	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 07/02/2026 00:20:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	12h 50m	03:05	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	15:55	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 07/02/2026 03:05:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 07/02/2026 05:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 20m	09:50	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 08/02/2026 09:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 08/02/2026 05:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	22:15	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	09:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 08/02/2026 22:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	9h 5m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 08/02/2026 14:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	11h 10m	00:20	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 08/02/2026 00:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Nashville to Chicago via Indianapolis, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  10h 45m
  
  0
  
  00:20
  
  Nashville
  5th Ave South Station
  
  08:25
  
  Indianapolis
  Downtown Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 10/02/2026 00:20:00 to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- Busbud
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  08:35
  
  Indianapolis
  Downtown Transit Center
  
  11:05
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/02/2026 08:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 20m	09:50	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 09/02/2026 09:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
FlixBus	9h 25m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	00:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 09/02/2026 14:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	05:35	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	15:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 09/02/2026 05:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	02:55	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	14:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 09/02/2026 02:55:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	9h 5m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 09/02/2026 14:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	05:35	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	15:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 10/02/2026 05:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 20m	09:50	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 10/02/2026 09:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
FlixBus	9h 25m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	00:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 10/02/2026 14:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	02:55	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	13:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 10/02/2026 02:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	9h 5m	14:45	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 10/02/2026 14:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Nashville to Chicago is £36 on 09/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Nashville and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Nashville and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily coaches from Nashville to Chicago. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Nashville and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 81 coaches from Nashville to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Nashville and Chicago, with 17 offers.

Facts about coaches from Nashville to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 24 times every day by bus from Nashville to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nashville to Chicago starting from £36!

Cheapest Bus	£36
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Coach	00:20
Latest Coach	22:15
Daily Bus Connections	24 Ø
Distance	640.8 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Nashville to Chicago

Every day, 24 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nashville for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£44

Friday 06/02

£41

Saturday 07/02

£49

Sunday 08/02

£50

Monday 09/02

£36

Tuesday 10/02

£45

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

£49

Saturday 14/02

£44

Sunday 15/02

£44

Monday 16/02

£44

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

£42

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

£46

Saturday 21/02

£44

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

£42

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Nashville to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nashville to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £36, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nashville to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nashville to Chicago, with £36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £39.

How to save money travelling from Nashville to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Nashville to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nashville to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Nashville to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Nashville and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Nashville and Chicago.

5th Ave South Station

5Th Ave South 709

Municipal Auditorium

5th Ave. North 423

Broadway and Commerce

2nd Ave N 140

Murfreesboro Pike

Murfreesboro Pike 2615

Tornado Bus Company

Nolensville Pike 4031

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Nashville to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Nashville to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nashville to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Nashville to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Nashville to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nashville to Chicago bus

How much does a Nashville - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nashville - Chicago bus trip is available from £36 and takes 10h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Nashville to Chicago?

The connection Nashville to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £36 to £71. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Nashville - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Nashville to Chicago is offered by roughly 24 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Nashville take?

The quickest coach from Nashville to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 9h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nashville to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Nashville at 00:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Nashville to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Nashville at 22:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Nashville - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Nashville to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Nashville and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Nashville?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Nashville Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nashville Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nashville to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Nashville to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 24 daily trips between Nashville and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Nashville to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 24 trips between Nashville and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nashville to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Nashville and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nashville and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!