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

today

$62

tomorrow

$66

Monday

Tuesday

$56

Wednesday

Thursday

$53

Friday

$58

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:50:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	10h 35m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	9:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:10:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	9h 15m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	16h 10m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:55:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	11h 30m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 40m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:45:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 40m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	11h 30m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 0m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:40 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	10h 40m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:25:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	14h 40m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:25 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:55:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 40m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:45:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	15h 0m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:40 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:40:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	10h 40m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:25:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:55:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Nashville is $51 on 8/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Nashville

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Chicago to Nashville. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Chicago and Nashville.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 40 buses from Chicago to Nashville, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Nashville, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Nashville

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 19 times every day by bus from Chicago to Nashville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Nashville starting from $51!

Cheapest Bus	$51
Fastest Bus	9h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	398.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Nashville

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Nashville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$58

Sunday 07/26

$66

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$64

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$53

Friday 07/31

$64

Saturday 08/01

$71

Sunday 08/02

$60

Monday 08/03

$63

Tuesday 08/04

$61

Wednesday 08/05

$55

Thursday 08/06

$58

Friday 08/07

$57

Saturday 08/08

$58

Sunday 08/09

$67

Monday 08/10

$64

Tuesday 08/11

$60

Wednesday 08/12

$51

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Nashville

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

With a price starting from $53, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Nashville. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Nashville, with $51. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Nashville

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 Chicago to Nashville 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 Chicago to Nashville, 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 buses from Chicago to Nashville are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Nashville

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Nashville from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Nashville

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Nashville:

Cheapest Price	$55
Fastest Bus	9h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:50 PM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	7/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Nashville

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Nashville.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus 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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Nashville

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Nashville bus

How much does a Chicago Nashville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $51 and takes 15h 0m to reach Nashville. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $51 and $104. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nashville.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Nashville each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Nashville bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Nashville take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Nashville is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $63. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Nashville?

The earliest bus arriving in Nashville from Chicago starts at 6:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Nashville?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Nashville starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Nashville route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Nashville, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Nashville?

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

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

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

What equipment is available for the Chicago Nashville 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 traveling 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 Chicago to Nashville on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Nashville

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