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Among airlines operating Memphis to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Memphis and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $321 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Memphis to Chicago Midway Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $237 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $351, a difference of $114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:38 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 6:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 73% above the route average of $326. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Memphis to Chicago Midway Airport takes 1h 38m, covering 481 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $221 to $685. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Memphis to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 53m, compared with 5h 09m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 9h 53m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Round-trip flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway Airport range from $259 to $397, with an average of $326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.