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How to get fromChicago to Memphisby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Memphis by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    4h 40m
    $124–706

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    11h 2m
    $81–153

  3. Drive 531.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Memphiscar car 531.9 mi
    8h 36m
    $98–141

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    5h 6m
    $98–606

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    12h 37m
    $126–265

  6. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    13h 42m
    $91–153

Chicago to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours.

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