There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
4h 54m$104–606Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
10h 52m$81–134Drive 532.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Memphiscar 532.5 mi
8h 37m$98–141Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
4h 39m$134–856Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
12h 36m$110–239Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
13h 32m$91–141
Chicago Loop to Memphis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Memphis is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Memphis is to subway and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Memphis is 525 miles. The road distance is 535.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Chicago Loop to Memphis, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Memphis is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 52m.
Chicago Loop to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Memphis is 536 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Chicago Loop to Memphis.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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