There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Memphis by train, plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane MDW - MEM
5h 33m$169–960Drive 508.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Memphiscar 508.4 mi
8h 22m$93–134Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
11h 36m$180–287Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane ORD - MEM
6h 23m$109–613Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
15h 18m$124–184Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
15h 36m$96–164
Joliet to Memphis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Memphis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Memphis is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Downers Grove, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
The distance between Joliet and Memphis is 530 miles. The road distance is 511.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Memphis without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 36m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Joliet to Memphis, including transfers.
Joliet to Memphis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downers Grove station.
Joliet to Memphis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Memphis is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Joliet to Memphis.
There are 434+ hotels available in Memphis.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Airways Transit Center in around 15h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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