There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
4h 35m$144–856Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
10h 52m$86–141Drive 531.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Memphiscar 531.9 mi
8h 36m$98–141Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
5h 7m$104–606Train, 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$202–320Bus 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$92–142
Chicago to Memphis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Memphis is to bus via Champaign which costs $90 - $150 and takes 13h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Memphis is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago 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 and Memphis is 509 miles. The road distance is 535 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chicago to Memphis, including transfers.
Chicago to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Memphis is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 10h 52m.
Chicago to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Memphis is 535 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Chicago to Memphis.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 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 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $95–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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