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How to get fromDes Plaines to Memphisby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    4h 30m
    $101–601

  2. Bus via Airways Transit Center

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    12h 36m
    $93–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus Chicago / ...
    11h 59m
    $124–245

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    13h 35m
    $143–289

  5. Drive 546.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Memphiscar car 546.4 mi
    8h 53m
    $100–144

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    5h 43m
    $137–761

Des Plaines to Memphis by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 3 hours. 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.

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