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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Meridian by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MDW - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Meridiancar car
    5h 44m
    $180–995

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Meridian

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meridian (MEI)plane plane ORD - MEI
    7h 20m
    $112–484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2211
    14h 55m
    $115–188

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0604
    18h 5m
    $199–459

  5. Drive  724.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Meridiancar car 724.6 mi
    13h 8m
    $133–191

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ORD - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Meridiancar car
    6h 6m
    $140–695

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane ORD - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Meridiancar car
    7h 22m
    $122–550

Chicago to Meridian by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Meridian, MS, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station in around 14h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meridian (MEI) every 4 hours.

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