The average bus between Chicago and Memphis takes 15h 22m and the fastest bus takes 10h 30m. The bus service runs several times 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 twice daily between Chicago and Memphis. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Memphis at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 Memphis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
Chicago to Memphis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Memphis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Book your Chicago to Memphis bus tickets online with Flixbus USA, MATA Transit and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Chicago and Memphis is 776.9 km. The road distance is 894 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.