IL → TN · about 398 miles
Chicago to Nashville bus schedule
Greyhound runs 28 direct buses a week from Chicago to Nashville. The fastest takes 9 hours 55 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 10:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 9h 55m
- First bus
- 6:10 AM
- Last bus
- 10:50 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Chicago Bus Station and arrives at Nashville TN (NVL). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 4:05 PM | 9h 55m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:55 AM | 8:25 PM | 10h 30m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 1:25 AM +1 day | 10h 40m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:50 PM | 9:35 AM +1 day | 10h 45m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Nashville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Nashville
- Nashville TN (NVL) Map of Nashville TN (NVL) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Nashville to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Nashville?
The fastest direct bus takes 9 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Nashville?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Nashville?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Nashville leave from Chicago Bus Station.