There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Memphis
best- Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
5h 31m$124–757Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Memphis Central Stationcar
7h 4m$78–360Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Memphistrain City of New Orleans
10h 37m$160–350Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
11h 10m$82–154Drive 531.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Stationcar 531.7 mi
8h 41m$97–141Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
5h 55m$104–607Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane ORD - LIT
- Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
7h 37m$154–551
Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station is to subway and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $120 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Memphis Central Station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at FRONT STREET at FARMERS MARKET via Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Memphis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Memphis Central Station is 513 miles. The road distance is 534.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Memphis Central Station, TN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Memphis once daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 10h 37m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Quincy to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Memphis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station is 535 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Memphis Central Station.
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