Chicago to Nashville by train
Nashville lies 636 km (395 mi) south of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 37 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 776 km (482 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 689,447 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Nashville Union Station, Riverfront station, Donelson station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 37201–37250 |
Where to book trains from Chicago to Nashville
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Staying in Nashville
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 823 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (345), and 16 are five-star. Across 284 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 256,127 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nashville from Chicago?
636 km (395 mi) in a straight line, south of Chicago; by road roughly 776 km (482 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Nashville by train?
About 8 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Nashville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nashville?
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.