TN → IL · about 398 miles
Nashville to Chicago bus schedule
Greyhound runs 28 direct buses a week from Nashville to Chicago. The fastest takes 10 hours; the first bus leaves at 2:30 AM and the last at 10:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 10h 00m
- First bus
- 2:30 AM
- Last bus
- 10:00 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | 1:15 PM | 10h 45m | Daily | Nashville TN (NVL) to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 3:15 PM | 10h 00m | Daily | Nashville TN (NVL) to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 8:10 PM | 10h 20m | Daily | Nashville TN (NVL) to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day | 10h 00m | Daily | Nashville TN (NVL) to Chicago Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Nashville Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Nashville
- Nashville TN (NVL) Map of Nashville TN (NVL) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Nashville
Questions
How long is the bus from Nashville to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 10 hours; the typical trip is 10 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Nashville to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Nashville to Chicago?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Nashville?
Buses to Chicago leave from Nashville TN (NVL).