What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Memphis?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Memphis is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Memphis?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Memphis is to subway and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Memphis?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Illinois to Memphis?

The distance between Illinois and Memphis is 509 miles. The road distance is 535 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Memphis without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Memphis?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Illinois to Memphis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Memphis bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Illinois to Memphis?

The best way to get from Illinois to Memphis is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $650 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Illinois to Memphis bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Illinois to Memphis?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Memphis is 535 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Illinois to Memphis.

Where can I stay near Memphis?

There are 403+ hotels available in Memphis.

Illinois to Memphis - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Memphis by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
4h 40m
$124–706
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
11h 2m
$81–153
Drive 531.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Memphiscar 531.9 mi
8h 36m
$98–141
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
5h 6m
$98–606
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Memphis (MEM)plane SPI - MEM
10h 5m
$135–718
Fly from Peoria International Airport
1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Memphis (MEM)plane PIA - MEM
7h 21m
$112–652
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
12h 37m
$126–265
Bus via Champaign (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
15h
$92–154

Illinois to Memphis by bus

12Weekly Buses

11h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours.

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