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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 bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 480 miles (774 km)
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$163 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price |
11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average $96 (€76).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Memphis, TN and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Memphis International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Memphis, Airways Transit Center and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, MATA Transit to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
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