Journey information
Overview: Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL flight
Take a flight from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL and enjoy the approximately 480 miles (774 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:52, the last at 22:15. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 480 miles (774 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 38m |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 1 |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 00:52 |
Last flight 22:15 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$358
Average price
$549
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h
Flights per day
62
Distance
774 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL will cost around $549 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $358.
Of the 62 flights that leave Memphis, TN for Chicago, IL onFri, Feb 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 the direct flights cover the 774 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
On Fri, Feb 06 the longest flights will take 2 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA4406Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €156. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €156, and a bus costs an average of €194.
Distance: 480 miles (774 km)
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11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration Fastest 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL flights for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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AA1940 · AA1161 | 11:30 AM Memphis International Airport | 6h25 | 5:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1940 · AA1006 | 11:30 AM Memphis International Airport | 5h24 | 4:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4564+ AA3163 | 12:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h50 | 7:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4372+ AA1944 | 12:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 8h01 | 8:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4564 · AA4557 | 12:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h25 | 6:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2860 · UA584 · UA1564 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 12h38 | 12:53 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2860 · UA320 · UA1324 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 9h28 | 9:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2860 · UA1608 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 10h51 | 11:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2860 · UA2124 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h45 | 7:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2860 · UA2197 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 15h11 | 3:26 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2860 · UA1752 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 16h43 | 4:58 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2860 · UA787 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 13h35 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2860 · UA1528 | 12:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 8h25 | 8:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2166 · AA2236 | 12:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h47 | 7:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2166 · AA1038 | 12:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 5h00 | 5:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4406 | 12:40 PM Memphis International Airport | 2h08 | 2:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1827 · AA1086 | 1:08 PM Memphis International Airport | 8h29 | 9:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA247 | 1:30 PM Memphis International Airport | 1h57 | 3:27 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1846 · AA2199 | 2:37 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h03 | 9:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1846 · AA2236 | 2:37 PM Memphis International Airport | 4h45 | 7:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA472 · UA377 | 2:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 15h14 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA472 · UA2865 | 2:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h10 | 8:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA472 · UA675 | 2:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 11h06 | 1:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA472 · UA1023 | 2:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 10h01 | 12:46 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA472 · UA617 | 2:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 8h19 | 11:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA472 · UA1411 | 2:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 12h30 | 3:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5672 | 3:55 PM Memphis International Airport | 2h03 | 5:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2037 · AA2298 | 4:27 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h34 | 12:01 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2037 · AA2199 | 4:27 PM Memphis International Airport | 5h13 | 9:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5080+ AA2152 | 4:48 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h02 | 10:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3926 | 4:48 PM Memphis International Airport | 1h52 | 6:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4719+ AA854 | 5:29 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h05 | 12:34 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5451 · UA1752 | 5:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 11h23 | 4:58 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5451 · UA1388 · UA1517 | 5:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 10h12 | 3:47 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5451 · UA1608 | 5:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 5h31 | 11:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5451 · UA787 | 5:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 8h15 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5451 · UA2197 | 5:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 9h51 | 3:26 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5451 · UA1439 · UA1517 | 5:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 10h12 | 3:47 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2293 · AA2413 | 5:51 PM Memphis International Airport | 5h18 | 11:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2293 · AA1290 | 5:51 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h38 | 1:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1789 · AA2364 | 7:27 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h12 | 2:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1789 · AA1290 | 7:27 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h02 | 1:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1789+ AA3389 | 7:27 PM Memphis International Airport | 8h00 | 3:27 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5693 · UA1752 | 9:03 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h55 | 4:58 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5693 · UA1488 | 9:03 PM Memphis International Airport | 16h44 | 1:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5693 · UA2616 | 9:03 PM Memphis International Airport | 18h05 | 3:08 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5693 · UA2197 | 9:03 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h23 | 3:26 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5589 | 9:20 PM Memphis International Airport | 2h01 | 11:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5125+ AA1039 | 9:48 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h39 | 5:27 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA778 · UA2430 | 10:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 19h19 | 5:34 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA778 · UA377 | 10:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h44 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA778 · UA1377 | 10:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 17h29 | 3:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6207 · UA1488 | 11:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 14h47 | 1:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6207 · UA2182 | 11:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 17h07 | 4:07 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6207 · UA1752 | 11:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 5h58 | 4:58 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6207 · UA1293 | 11:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 7h28 | 6:28 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6207 · UA2616 | 11:00 PM Memphis International Airport | 16h08 | 3:08 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1119 · AA1573 | 11:38 PM Memphis International Airport | 6h06 | 5:44 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4435 | 11:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 2h11 | 1:56 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2910 · AA1039 | 11:57 PM Memphis International Airport | 5h30 | 5:27 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Chicago Air and Water Show, an exhilarating display of military and civilian aircraft performing daring maneuvers over Lake Michigan
- Lollapalooza, a massive music festival featuring top artists across multiple genres in Grant Park
- Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary event celebrating the city's vibrant food scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a lively atmosphere with various festivals and pleasant weather.
popular airports
Popular airports from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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