There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Chicago Loop by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MEM - MDW
3h 49m$88–506Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0125
11h 18m$71–141Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - ShellQuerétaro
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
10h 7m$158–356Drive 532.6 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Chicago Loop532.6 mi
8h 36m$98–141Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MEM - ORD
4h 7m$133–456Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus 2510
13h 8m$83–146
Memphis to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Memphis and Chicago Loop is 508 miles. The road distance is 535.7 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 7m and costs $150 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Memphis to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Memphis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 18m.
Memphis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Chicago Loop is 536 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Memphis to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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