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How to get fromMemphis to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Memphis to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 45m
    $83–443

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 10m
    $73–383

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    11h 58m
    $224–460

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    12h 38m
    $123–249

  5. Drive 561.8 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Great Lakescar car 561.8 mi
    9h 26m
    $103–149

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MEM - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    8h 46m
    $131–671

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    13h 33m
    $89–171

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    16h 5m
    $129–201

Memphis to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 10h 28m.

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