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

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There are 8 ways to get from Memphis to Illinois by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    3h 44m
    $73–436

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    4h 12m
    $58–346

  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 28m
    $180–326

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    11h 26m
    $81–141

  5. Drive  531.7 mi

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

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MEM - SPI
    6h 18m
    $100–498

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MEM - PIA
    6h 59m
    $82–472

  8. Bus via Champaign

    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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    13h 41m
    $116–171

Memphis to Illinois by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Illinois, 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 $85–140 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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