The average bus between Chicago and Memphis takes 14h 23m and the fastest bus takes 10h 25m. 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 10:30 PM which arrives into Memphis at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

20h 19m • 1 change
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10h 25m • 1 change
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20h 19m • 1 change
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10h 25m • 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 Memphis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
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.
The distance between Chicago and Memphis is 776.9 km. The road distance is 892 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–180 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.