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Among airlines operating Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Memphis and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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
• 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $252 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $333 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.

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

One-stop flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 15% 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 23% on the Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $281 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $362, a difference of $81. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:09 am
• Latest: departs at 9:03 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $332. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 09m, covering 492 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 $219 to $1,064. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 5h 38m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 6h 36m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $257 to $409, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue