There are 8 ways to get from Memphis Central Station to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
5h 3m$79–437Fly Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
5h 34m$69–377Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Memphis to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
10h 30m$170–350Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
11h 18m$81–161Drive 531.8 mi
- Drive from Memphis Central Station to Chicagocar 531.8 mi
8h 36m$98–141Bus to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus
- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LIT - ORD
6h 6m$171–648Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Memphis Central Station to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
5h 51m$72–309Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
13h 50m$121–191
Memphis Central Station to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis Central Station to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis Central Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis Central Station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from FRONT STREET at G E PATTERSON AVENUE and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Memphis and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Memphis Central Station and Chicago is 510 miles. The road distance is 534.9 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis Central Station to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Memphis Central Station to Chicago, including transfers.
Memphis Central Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
Memphis Central Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Memphis station.
The best way to get from Memphis Central Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 10h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 18m.
What companies run services between Memphis Central Station, TN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Memphis to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- 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
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Memphis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- 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/
- 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Memphis Central Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Memphis Central Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis Central Station to Chicago is 535 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Memphis Central Station to Chicago.
Book your Memphis Central Station to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago.