There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to West Memphis by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
3h 32m$182–815Drive 525.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to West Memphiscar 525.4 mi
8h 30m$96–139Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus Chicago / ...
10h 22m$108–226Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Memphistrain City of New Orleans
10h 47m$198–378Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
3h 58m$152–665Bus via Airways Transit Center
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
10h 55m$114–196
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to West Memphis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to West Memphis is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to West Memphis. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to West Memphis. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Memphis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Chicago and West Memphis is 513 miles. The road distance is 528.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to West Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chicago to West Memphis, including transfers.
Chicago to West Memphis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to West Memphis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to West Memphis is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 10h 22m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and West Memphis, AR, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) twice daily. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis once daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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 Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $95–210
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
- $85–170
- 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
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to West Memphis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis station.
Chicago to West Memphis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Memphis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to West Memphis is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Chicago to West Memphis.
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