The average bus between Chicago and Memphis takes 14h 17m and the fastest bus takes 10h 15m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to Memphis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Chicago and Memphis. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Memphis at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at 35th/Archer and take an average of 14h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 19m • 1 change
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10h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Memphis station via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
Chicago to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis station.
Book your Chicago to Memphis bus tickets online with Greyhound USA, MATA Transit and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Chicago and Memphis is 776.9 km. The road distance is 874 km.
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis once daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 8h 40m.