What is the travel distance from Chicago to Memphis?

The distance between Chicago and Memphis is around 775 km (481 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Memphis?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Airways Transit Center, in Memphis.

Bus Chicago to Memphis from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 55m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 30m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	15h 40m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 35m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	12h 35m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 30m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	15h 40m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 30m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	15h 40m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 35m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 30m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	15h 40m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 35m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 30m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	15h 40m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 35m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 30m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	15h 40m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 35m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Memphis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 30m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	15h 40m	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 35m	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

13h 20mAverage Duration

769 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $318	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $626	Average Duration14h 22m	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Memphis?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Memphis

A
Airways Transit Center
3033 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38131
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 20 reviews, Greyhound received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $81

Greyhound Chicago Memphis recent customer reviews

I didn’t ride the greyhound back been trying to get refunds for cancelled trip customer service was awful worst experience ever I was stranded in Chicago

Willie T.

May 14, 2023

I never made it my $70 went in vain because they did not explain that the bus station on 95th and Dan Ryan close at 1:00 I couldn't print out my tickets and I could not get another ticket so that I could catch a later bus so I just lost out on my money which I end up being stuck at the dang on train station and did not have a way home so no I'm not satisfied

Shree B.

December 5, 2021

Driver from Chicago to St Louis was not as friendly a little snappy. Driver from St. Louis to Memphis very pleasant

Emily D.

December 13, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Memphis, TN by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Memphis?
The distance between Chicago and Memphis is around 775 km (481 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Memphis?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Airways Transit Center, in Memphis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$206

11-19

$171

Today

$200

11-21

$171

11-22

$138

11-23

$126

11-24

$130

11-25

$161

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $126

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Memphis, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $126 to $340 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.