What is the travel distance from Memphis to Chicago?

Memphis and Chicago are 775 km (481 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Airways Transit Center in Memphis will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Memphis to Chicago from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	11h 15m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 5m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	10h 50m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	13h 40m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	15h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	18h 20m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Airways Transit Center	21h 15m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:05am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	12h 40m	7:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	15h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	11h 15m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	15h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	11h 15m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Airways Transit Center	21h 15m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	15h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	11h 15m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Airways Transit Center	21h 15m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	11h 15m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	15h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	10h 50m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	11h 15m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	15h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	10h 50m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Memphis Bus Station	9h 30m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	15h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Memphis Bus Station	11h 15m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	4:05am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:42 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Memphis to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 14 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

14h 50mAverage Duration

785 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $278	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $229	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 26 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $86

Greyhound Memphis Chicago recent customer reviews

very disappointed I had a 9:30 appointment I miss because of late arrival this bus was 7 hours late

Termail C.

November 14, 2019

The seat was not comfortable enough to push back and sit. There was no leg room to stretch and the experience was horrible.

Maharaja S.

July 13, 2019

The Bus Driver was very Professional. She extended curtesy to each one of my fellow passengers. During the night ride, she asked everyone to be considerate by not talking loud-on or off their phones. I would ride with her again!

Felicia D.

October 15, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11359 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $112

FlixBus Memphis Chicago recent customer reviews

It was very conducive compared to other bus companies. I also enjoyed the stops that helped us stretch our legs.

Oluwatunmise J O.

November 23, 2023

Really well

Baiysh D.

June 19, 2023

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in Memphis and Chicago?

Stops in Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

What is the travel distance from Memphis to Chicago?
Memphis and Chicago are 775 km (481 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Memphis to Chicago?
Buses departing from Airways Transit Center in Memphis will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$166

11-17

$156

Today

$123

11-19

$137

11-20

$130

11-21

$119

11-22

$123

11-23

$123

The cheapest trip from Memphis, TN to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $304 for a bus ticket from Memphis, TN to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Jefferson Lines 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.