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How to get fromChicago Loop 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 Loop 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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)planeORD - MEM
    5h 6m
    $144–496

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0125
    10h 52m
    $71–194

  3. Drive 532.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Memphiscar532.5 mi
    8h 35m
    $98–141

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

    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)planeMDW - MEM
    4h 57m
    $94–556

  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)planeORD - MKL
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
    6h 36m
    $212–394

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouistrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1173
    12h 37m
    $83–406

  7. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus StationbusFlixBus 2510
    13h 32m
    $82–195

Chicago Loop to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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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 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–200 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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