Bus Chicago to Memphis - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Memphis

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Memphis from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$58

tomorrow

Saturday

Sunday

$66

Monday

Tuesday

$62

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 20m	5:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/23/2026 5:10:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	12h 35m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/23/2026 7:25:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	20h 55m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/23/2026 11:50:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/23/2026 10:30:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 30m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	11h 0m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	13h 15m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 35m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:55:00 AM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	1:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:15:00 AM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 0m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 AM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	16h 20m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	15h 0m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Greyhound US	17h 10m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Memphis is $55 on 8/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Memphis

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Memphis are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Chicago to Memphis. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chicago and Memphis.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Chicago to Memphis, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Memphis, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Memphis

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chicago to Memphis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Memphis starting from $55!

Cheapest Bus	$55
Fastest Bus	9h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:10 PM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	482.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Memphis

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Memphis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$58

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$75

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$66

Wednesday 07/29

$64

Thursday 07/30

$63

Friday 07/31

$62

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$68

Monday 08/03

$66

Tuesday 08/04

$66

Wednesday 08/05

$55

Thursday 08/06

$64

Friday 08/07

$66

Saturday 08/08

$66

Sunday 08/09

$66

Monday 08/10

$66

Tuesday 08/11

$66

Wednesday 08/12

$63

Thursday 08/13

$60

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Memphis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Memphis, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $58, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Memphis. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $66.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Memphis, with $55. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $62.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Memphis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Memphis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Memphis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Memphis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Memphis

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Memphis from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Memphis

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Memphis:

Cheapest Price	$58
Fastest Bus	11h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:10 PM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/27/2026

Greyhound US from Chicago to Memphis

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Memphis:

Cheapest Price	$62
Fastest Bus	9h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:30 PM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Memphis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Memphis.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Airways Transit Center

Airways Boulevard 3021-3029

Third@Washington

Train Station

Memphis International Airport

Summer Ave

Summer Ave 5137

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Memphis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Memphis? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Memphis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Memphis bus

How much does a Chicago Memphis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $55 and takes 13h 20m to reach Memphis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Memphis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $55 and $96. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Memphis.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Memphis each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Memphis bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Memphis take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Memphis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $86. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Memphis?

The earliest bus arriving in Memphis from Chicago starts at 5:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Memphis?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Memphis starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Memphis route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Memphis, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Memphis?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Memphis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Memphis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Memphis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Memphis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Memphis on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Memphis

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Memphis

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Memphis. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!