There are 5 ways to get from Mississippi to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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$99–461Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
2h 58m$89–401Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
15h 35m$240–490Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
17h 10m$166–245Drive 738.9 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Chicagocar 738.9 mi
11h 59m$135–195
Mississippi to Illinois by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Illinois is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $95 - $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 St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
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 train which takes 15h 35m and costs $240 - $490.
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 $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 15h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 17h 10m.
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, Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–490 and the journey takes 15h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
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
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mississippi to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis 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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