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How to get fromMemphis to Great Lakesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Great Lakes by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MEM - MKE
    5h 10m
    $121–651

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    4h 15m
    $68–376

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Homewoodtrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 31m
    $218–439

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    11h 42m
    $89–174

  5. Drive 531.7 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Chicagocar car 531.7 mi
    8h 36m
    $97–141

  6. Fly to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MEM - TVC
    5h 57m
    $101–551

  7. Bus via Champaign (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    13h 59m
    $98–171

Memphis to Great Lakes by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–170 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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