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How to get fromChicago, IL to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, train or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    5h 16m
    $164–496

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    10h 52m
    $71–221

  3. Drive 530.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Memphiscar car 530.7 mi
    8h 37m
    $97–140

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Memphis

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    5h 14m
    $104–606

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)plane plane ORD - MKL
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus
    6h 47m
    $212–394

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    12h 46m
    $92–356

  7. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign, IL - ISRbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    14h 13m
    $102–162

Chicago, IL to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–220 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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