How to travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

distanceDistance479 miles (773 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$52 - $120
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $52 (€47) • 9 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $120 (€108) • 1 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 479 miles (773 km) between Memphis, TN and Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL.

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Compare train and bus for Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 174 65Cheapest
Average price 174 66Cheapest
Average duration10h 35m14h 0m
Direct Options
First departure8:15 AM12:15 AM
Last departure10:40 PM10:50 PM
No. of daily departures16
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • Greyhound
  • FlixBus

Travel options
from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

How to get from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

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.

Greyhound
06:10PM9h30
Memphis, TN
03:40AMChicago, IL
$1121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
06:10PM9h30
Memphis, TN
03:40AMChicago, IL
$1121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
American Airlines
10:59AM4h42
Memphis International Airport, TN (MEM)
03:41PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4191One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Amtrak
08:40PM10h35
Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN
07:15AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$1371One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
08:40PM16h20
Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN
01:00PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$1361One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
08:40PM25h05
Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN
09:45PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$1641One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
05:00PM15h05
Memphis, TN
08:05AMChicago, IL
$2251One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
07:21AM5h03
Memphis International Airport, TN (MEM)
12:24PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4191One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
06:59AM5h57
Memphis International Airport, TN (MEM)
12:56PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4191One-way
1 transfer
Republic Airlines
06:03AM6h07
Memphis International Airport, TN (MEM)
12:10PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4191One-way
1 transfer

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Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines will get you from Memphis to Chicago at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey between Memphis and Chicago.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel to Chicago from Memphis.

        FAQs: Travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

        FAQs: Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $52 (€47) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:

        A bus is $68 (€61) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $120 (€108) from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL.

        Taking a bus costs $55 (€50) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $107 (€97).

        The quickest way to travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 10 min of travel time.

        Train takes 10 h 35 min on average.

        The distance is approximately 479 miles (773 km) from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL.

        The average frequency per day from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is:

        • 6 buses a day.
        • Around 14 flights per day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:

          Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:

          • You can travel by bus to Chicago, IL from Memphis, TN with Greyhound or FlixBus, and you can find Greyhound Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL tickets for $52 (€47) on Omio.
          • You can travel to Chicago, IL from Memphis, TN by flight with American Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $140 (€127) with American Airlines from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL.
          • You can travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $107 (€97) with Amtrak from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL.

          Yes, there are direct routes from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

          • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Chicago, IL with.
          • You can find 1 direct flight per day to take to Chicago, IL with.
          • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.

          Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

          Looking to extend your trip from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL? Many Omio customers who go from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you're looking to explore San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL from Chicago, IL, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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