There are 5 ways to get from Mississippi to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
2h 27m$94–461Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
2h 58m$84–391Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
14h 5m$113–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
15h 35m$190–430Drive 738.9 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Chicagocar 738.9 mi
11h 59m$135–195
Mississippi to Illinois by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Illinois is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Mississippi and Illinois is 502 miles. The road distance is 743.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Mississippi to Illinois, including transfers.
Mississippi to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 5m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mississippi to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Mississippi to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Illinois is 743 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Mississippi to Illinois.
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