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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    5h 3m
    $98–606

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    11h 2m
    $81–153

  3. Drive 532.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Memphiscar car 532.5 mi
    8h 37m
    $98–141

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    4h 47m
    $124–706

  5. 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 37m
    $126–265

  6. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    13h 42m
    $91–153

Chicago Loop to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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