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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 an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a flight costs an average of €437.
Distance: 480 miles (774 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€132 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest | €437 Average price | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average €132.
A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
Tickets start at around €132 compared to roughly €89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€42. The journey takes 10h 17m versus 7h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 PM 9h40 Memphis, Airways Transit Center 4:20 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station €83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:40 PM 9h40 Memphis, Airways Transit Center 4:20 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station €83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA247
7:00 AM 2h00 Memphis International Airport 9:00 AM O'Hare International Airport €291 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 58 City Of New Orleans · 390 Saluki
10:45 PM 15h15 Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN 2:00 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL €168 1 One-way 1 transfer - 58 City Of New Orleans
10:45 PM 10h30 Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN 9:15 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL €376 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 AM 14h45 Memphis, Airways Transit Center 3:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station €128 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus+7:15 PM 18h30 Memphis, Airways Transit Center 1:45 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL €155 1 One-way 1 transfer- ·
4:15 AM 15h55 Memphis, Airways Transit Center 8:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station €160 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA978 · AA10385:14 AM 7h08 Memphis International Airport 12:22 PM O'Hare International Airport €140 1 One-way 1 transfer- AA1846 · AA2530
7:04 AM 7h16 Memphis International Airport 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport €140 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA1710 · AA1290
11:54 AM 7h22 Memphis International Airport 7:16 PM O'Hare International Airport €162 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average €132.
A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Memphis, TN to Chicago, IL costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
- Around 55 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Memphis Central Station, Memphis, TN and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Memphis International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- 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 United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, Spirit Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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