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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 $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 48m. 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 $57, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 480 miles (774 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$170 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $335 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average $170 (€137).
A bus is $224 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average $335 (€270).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
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.
- · 12:35 AM14h40Memphis, Airways Transit Center3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$871One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 12:35 AM14h40Memphis, Airways Transit Center3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$871One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA368310:28 AM2h00Memphis International Airport12:28 PMO'Hare International Airport$2191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 58 City Of New Orleans · 392 Illini10:45 PM23h00Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1161One-way1 transfer
- 58 City Of New Orleans10:45 PM10h30Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN9:15 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1221One-way0 transfers
- 58 City Of New Orleans · 390 Saluki10:45 PM14h15Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1241One-way1 transfer
- · 5:05 PM14h55Memphis, Airways Transit Center8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$921One-way1 transfer
- · 4:15 AM15h55Memphis, Airways Transit Center8:10 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$921One-way1 transfer
- 6:40 PM9h40Memphis, Airways Transit Center4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers
- AA42796:01 AM2h10Memphis International Airport8:11 AMO'Hare International Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
- AA44575:48 PM2h19Memphis International Airport8:07 PMO'Hare International Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
AA2110 · AA208011:01 AM4h58Memphis International Airport3:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$1981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average $170 (€137).
A bus is $224 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average $335 (€270).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 44 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 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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