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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Memphis to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:02 am
• Latest: departs at 9:03 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Memphis to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Memphis to Chicago takes 2h 02m, covering 489 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Memphis to Chicago range from $258 to $409, with an average of $331 over the past 12 months. Anything below $258 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 59% above the $331 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $252 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $330 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Memphis to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $206 to $991. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Memphis to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Memphis and Chicago is around $206 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 40m. Recent train fares are around $148, with a trip time of about 14h 15m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 29% lower. However, taking the train takes about 12+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Memphis to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $60, which is 75% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Memphis to Chicago usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

One-stop flights from Memphis to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Memphis to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $354, a difference of $76.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Memphis and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 5h 13m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 13m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Memphis to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. ORD airport hosts The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel, located a walk away from terminals 1, 2, and 3. The hotel has a health club where you can access bathroom services. Services and facilities available in the hotel are a sports bar, fitness center, restaurant, family rooms and a club.

Yes. MDW airport hosts several restaurants, Cafés and Bars where you can sit and eat or grab a drink. In the Midway Triangle, you will find Ben and Jerry's, Hudson Euro Café and Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant. There is also Dot-com Café in Concourse A and Miller’s Pub in Concourse B.

Yes. The MEM airport offers various disabled facilities and services. Aira fuses mobile, wearable technologies and distributed network of trained human assistants available at the airport to support blind travelers or those with low vision. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and unisex restrooms are also available.

MEM airport hosts two significant lounges, including the Military Lounge is exclusive and free to the U.S. military active member, veterans and their families. It is located in Terminal A next to gates 27. Other passengers can access Delta Sky Club, open from 5 am to 7 pm from Sunday to Friday. It is found between Concourses B and C.