There are 7 ways to get from Jonesboro to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Memphis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
6h 21m$190–562Fly Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JBR - MDW
5h 25m$77–393Bus
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1150s
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
12h 5m$92–206Drive 509.4 mi
- Drive from Jonesboro to Chicagocar 509.4 mi
8h 50m$93–135Bus to Memphis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
6h 3m$115–612Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
13h 45m$97–226Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
14h 50m$105–216
Jonesboro to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jonesboro to Chicago is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Jonesboro to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Jonesboro to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jonesboro and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Jonesboro and Chicago is 592 miles. The road distance is 512.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jonesboro to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Jonesboro to Chicago, including transfers.
Jonesboro to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jonesboro station.
The best way to get from Jonesboro to Chicago is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $400 and takes 5h 25m.
Jonesboro to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jonesboro to Chicago is 512 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Jonesboro to Chicago.
What companies run services between Jonesboro, AR, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jonesboro to Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, Southern Airways Express and Southwest Airlines fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Jonesboro to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1272+ hotels available in Chicago.










