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How to get fromIllinois to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    4h 35m
    $154–956

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    10h 52m
    $87–145

  3. Drive  531.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Memphiscar car 531.9 mi
    8h 36m
    $98–141

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    5h 2m
    $104–606

  5. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane PIA - MEM
    6h 47m
    $142–802

  6. 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 Greyhound US1173
    12h 36m
    $201–318

  7. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    13h 32m
    $98–143

Illinois to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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