How to travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

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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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Flight

$163

Average price

$108

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Cheapest

$328

Average price

11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

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30m

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11h 8m

Average total duration

10h 38m

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5h 40m

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2h 40m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.6kg

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United

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from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Greyhound
    6:40 PM9h40
    Memphis, Airways Transit Center
    4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    6:40 PM9h40
    Memphis, Airways Transit Center
    4:20 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA247
    7:30 AM1h56
    Memphis International Airport
    9:26 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $4971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak58 City Of New Orleans · 390 Saluki
    10:45 PM14h15
    Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN
    1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak58 City Of New Orleans
    10:45 PM10h30
    Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN
    9:15 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $2121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak58 City Of New Orleans · 392 Illini
    10:45 PM23h00
    Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN
    9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    12:35 AM14h40
    Memphis, Airways Transit Center
    3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    4:15 AM15h55
    Memphis, Airways Transit Center
    8:10 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $1601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    5:05 PM14h55
    Memphis, Airways Transit Center
    8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
    $1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • skywest airlinesAA6442
    9:39 AM2h05
    Memphis International Airport
    11:44 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4373
    12:58 PM2h05
    Memphis International Airport
    3:03 PMO'Hare International Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4467
    6:40 AM2h09
    Memphis International Airport
    8:49 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL

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 options to travel between Memphis, TN and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $67 (€54).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 30m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is approximately 480 miles (774 km).
The average frequency per day from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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