There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
3h 9m$122–755Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
10h 27m$83–157Drive 541.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM)car 541.2 mi
8h 49m$99–143Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
3h 35m$102–605Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
11h 38m$132–271
Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Memphis Airport (MEM). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Memphis International Airport via Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Chicago and Memphis Airport (MEM) is 495 miles. The road distance is 544.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM), including transfers.
Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 10h 27m.
Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM) is 544 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Chicago to Memphis Airport (MEM).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Memphis Airport (MEM), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- 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
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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