There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to West Memphis by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
3h 54m$152–665Drive 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 19m$122–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Memphistrain City of New Orleans
10h 47m$155–339Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
3h 32m$182–915Bus via Airways Transit Center
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
11h$108–167
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - $950.
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 19m.
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 530 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 19m and costs $120 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $150 and takes 10h 19m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and West Memphis, AR, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis once daily. Tickets cost $110–130 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $110–130
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Booking & Getting There
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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There are 313+ hotels available in West Memphis.