There are 5 ways to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
2h 16m$78–427Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
2h 47m$67–367Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
10h 45m$81–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
11h 45m$131–276Drive 541.1 mi
- Drive from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicagocar 541.1 mi
8h 49m$99–143
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from WINCHESTER ROAD at PLOUGH BOULEVARD and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Memphis Airport (MEM) and Chicago is 495 miles. The road distance is 544.2 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago, including transfers.
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $75 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 10h 45m.
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago is 544 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Chicago.
What companies run services between Memphis Airport (MEM), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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