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How to get fromChicago to Memphisby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Memphis by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from La Plata Station to Memphistaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $206–336

  2. Drive 308.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Memphiscar car 308.9 mi
    6h 15m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Memphiscar car
    10h 32m
    $89–149

  4. Fly to Kirksville Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ORD - IRK
    2. Take the taxi from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Memphistaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $168–315

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Memphiscar car
    4h 51m
    $72–156

  6. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    2. Drive from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Memphiscar car
    4h 55m
    $72–158

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Memphiscar car
    5h 55m
    $64–320

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 346.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Memphis. However, you can take the train to La Plata Station then take the taxi to Memphis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Ottumwa Bus Stop in around 10h 32m.

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