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Compare bus, train, 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$163 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $328 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL
How to get from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
6:40 PM9h40Memphis, Airways Transit Center4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1131One-way0 transfers
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6:40 PM9h40Memphis, Airways Transit Center4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA2477:30 AM1h56Memphis International Airport9:26 AMO'Hare International Airport$4971One-way0 transfers
Other options
58 City Of New Orleans · 390 Saluki10:45 PM14h15Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1731One-way1 transfer
58 City Of New Orleans10:45 PM10h30Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN9:15 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2121One-way0 transfers
58 City Of New Orleans · 392 Illini10:45 PM23h00Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1961One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined12:35 AM14h40Memphis, Airways Transit Center3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1621One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined4:15 AM15h55Memphis, Airways Transit Center8:10 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1601One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined5:05 PM14h55Memphis, Airways Transit Center8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$1831One-way1 transfer
AA64429:39 AM2h05Memphis International Airport11:44 AMO'Hare International Airport$3151One-way0 transfers
AA437312:58 PM2h05Memphis International Airport3:03 PMO'Hare International Airport$3151One-way0 transfers
AA44676:40 AM2h09Memphis International Airport8:49 AMO'Hare International Airport$3151One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL
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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 bus, train, 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, MATA Transit to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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