There are 7 ways to get from Meridian to Chicago by car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Drive from Meridian to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BHM - MDW
5h 1m$115–495Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Meridian to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BHM - ORD
5h 37m$100–435Bus
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
15h 5m$122–230Bus, train
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
18h 5m$255–528Drive 724.5 mi
- Drive from Meridian to Chicagocar 724.5 mi
13h 9m$133–191Fly Meridian to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEI - ORD
7h 22m$113–444Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAN - MDW
7h 44m$127–453
Meridian to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meridian to Chicago is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Meridian to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Meridian to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Meridian and Chicago is 737 miles. The road distance is 728.8 miles.
The best way to get from Meridian to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Meridian to Chicago, including transfers.
Meridian to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Meridian to Chicago is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $450 and takes 7h 22m.
Meridian to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meridian to Chicago is 729 miles. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Meridian to Chicago.
What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Meridian (MEI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meridian to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Meridian to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston, Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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