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Compare all timetables for the bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Knoxville, TN to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.
today
$100
tomorrow
$106
Monday
$105
Tuesday
$134
Wednesday
$108
Thursday
$135
Friday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 0m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $100
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $116
Greyhound US 16h 25m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $129
Greyhound US 14h 50m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $146
Greyhound US 15h 15m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $146

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 0m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $106
Greyhound US 16h 25m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $143
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $151
Greyhound US 14h 50m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $189
Greyhound US 15h 15m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $189

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $105
Greyhound US 20h 0m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $105
Greyhound US 16h 25m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $135
Greyhound US 14h 50m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $136
Greyhound US 15h 15m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $136

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 35m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $134
Greyhound US 20h 15m 8:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $135
Greyhound US 14h 50m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $141
Greyhound US 15h 15m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $141
  • Did you know that if you travel from Knoxville, TN to Chicago via Lexington, KY, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 25m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      2:00 AM
      Lexington, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 15m
      0
      2:10 AM
      Lexington, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      1:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $84
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 0m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $108
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $129
Greyhound US 16h 25m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $144
Greyhound US 14h 50m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $164
Greyhound US 15h 15m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $164
  • Did you know that if you travel from Knoxville, TN to Chicago via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 25m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      5:40 AM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $44
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 35m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      1:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $40
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 25m 10:00 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $135
Greyhound US 14h 50m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $143
Greyhound US 15h 15m 6:10 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $143
  • Did you know that if you travel from Knoxville, TN to Chicago via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than $51? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 25m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      5:40 AM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $44
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 35m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      1:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $40
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $51

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/9/2026 costs just $90, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Knoxville, TN to Chicago starting from $90!

Cheapest Bus $90
Fastest Bus 13h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:10 PM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 455.0 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Knoxville, TN for Chicago: 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
$100
Sunday 07/26
$106
Monday 07/27
$105
Tuesday 07/28
$134
Wednesday 07/29
$108
Thursday 07/30
$135
Friday 07/31
Saturday 08/01
$124
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$114
Friday 08/07
$131
Saturday 08/08
$103
Sunday 08/09
$90
Monday 08/10
$149
Tuesday 08/11
$151
Wednesday 08/12
$149
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN 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 buses from Knoxville, TN to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Knoxville, TN and Chicago

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Knoxville, TN to Chicago bus

How much does a Knoxville, TN Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $90 and takes 19h 0m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Knoxville, TN to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $90 and $193. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Knoxville, TN to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Knoxville, TN to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 13h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $146. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Knoxville, TN starts at 6:10 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 Knoxville, TN to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Knoxville, TN for Chicago starts at 10:00 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 Knoxville, TN Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Knoxville, TN to Chicago, passengers can travel with 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 Knoxville, TN and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Knoxville, TN 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.

What can I take with me on the Knoxville, TN to Chicago 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 Knoxville, TN Chicago 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 Knoxville, TN 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 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 Knoxville, TN to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Knoxville, TN to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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