Bus Memphis to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Memphis to Chicago

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

today

$60

tomorrow

$60

Monday

$62

Tuesday

$70

Wednesday

$62

Thursday

$60

Friday

$66

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	15h 55m	4:15 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/25/2026 4:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	14h 55m	5:05 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	5:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Greyhound US	17h 55m	12:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
FlixBus	12h 35m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	5:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	12h 35m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 55m	12:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	5:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	8:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	12h 35m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	5:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	8:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	12h 35m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	19h 10m	12:30 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	5:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	12h 35m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	6:40 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 55m	4:15 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	5:45 PM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	12h 35m	11:00 AM	Memphis	Airways Transit Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airways Transit Center, Memphis (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Memphis and Chicago

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Memphis to Chicago. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Memphis and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 24 buses from Memphis to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Memphis and Chicago, with 14 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $60, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Memphis to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Memphis to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Memphis to Chicago starting from $60!

Cheapest Bus	$60
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:15 AM
Latest Bus	6:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	482.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Memphis to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Memphis for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 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

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$68

Sunday 07/26

$60

Monday 07/27

$63

Tuesday 07/28

$61

Wednesday 07/29

$62

Thursday 07/30

$60

Friday 07/31

$66

Saturday 08/01

$66

Sunday 08/02

$69

Monday 08/03

$68

Tuesday 08/04

$64

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$64

Friday 08/07

$63

Saturday 08/08

$72

Sunday 08/09

$74

Monday 08/10

$65

Tuesday 08/11

$68

Wednesday 08/12

$68

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Memphis to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $60, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Memphis to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $63.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Memphis to Chicago, with $60. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Memphis to Chicago

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 Memphis to Chicago 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 Memphis to Chicago, 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 Memphis to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Memphis to Chicago

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

FlixBus from Memphis to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$60
Fastest Bus	11h 5m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:00 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Memphis and Chicago

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

Airways Transit Center

Airways Boulevard 3021-3029

Third@Washington

Train Station

Memphis International Airport

Summer Ave

Summer Ave 5137

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Memphis to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Memphis to Chicago bus

How much does a Memphis Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $60 and takes 11h 5m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $60 and $117. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Memphis to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Memphis to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Memphis to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Memphis starts at 4:15 AM. 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 Memphis to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Memphis for Chicago starts at 6:40 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 Memphis Chicago route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Chicago?

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

What can I take with me on the Memphis to Chicago 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 Memphis Chicago 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 Memphis Chicago 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 Memphis to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Memphis and to Chicago

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