What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Memphis?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Memphis is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Memphis?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Memphis is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $95 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Memphis?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Chicago Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Memphis?

The distance between Des Plaines and Memphis is 511 miles. The road distance is 549.6 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Memphis without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Memphis?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Des Plaines to Memphis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Memphis bus from?

Des Plaines to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Des Plaines to Memphis?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Memphis is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Memphis bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Memphis?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Memphis is 550 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Des Plaines to Memphis.

Where can I stay near Memphis?

There are 437+ hotels available in Memphis.

Des Plaines to Memphis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
4h 33m
$96–601
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
12h 51m
$83–159
Drive 546.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Memphiscar 546.4 mi
8h 53m
$100–144
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
5h 43m
$137–761
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
14h 20m
$123–259
Bus via Champaign
1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
15h 59m
$113–173

Des Plaines to Memphis by train and bus

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12h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 507.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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