There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Mississippi by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
3h 20m$154–782Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125 / ...
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
14h 25m$122–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
15h 35m$240–490Drive 739.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Jacksoncar 739.2 mi
11h 59m$135–195Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
3h 46m$124–632
Illinois to Mississippi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Mississippi is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Mississippi is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Mississippi. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Jackson via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Jackson. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Illinois and Mississippi is 503 miles. The road distance is 743.5 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Mississippi without a car is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Illinois to Mississippi, including transfers.
Illinois to Mississippi bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Mississippi train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Mississippi is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 14h 25m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Mississippi, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson via Memphis Bus Station in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Mississippi bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Illinois to Mississippi train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Mississippi is 744 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Illinois to Mississippi.
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