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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$182
Typical prices: $400-$257
Southwest
Tue 5/19Tue 5/26
MEM - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$192
Typical prices: $400-$256
American Airlines
Tue 5/19Tue 5/26
MEM - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $262 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Memphis to O'Hare Intl (MEM-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Memphis to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Memphis to O'Hare Intl

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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8:10 am - 12:50 pm
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ORD
4h 40m
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2:40 pm - 9:45 pm
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7h 05m
1 stop
$182Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:00 am - 3:00 pm
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ORD
9h 00m
2 stops
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11:55 am - 8:40 pm
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8h 45m
2 stops
$187Southwest
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
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6:39 pm - 10:23 am
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ORD
15h 44m
2 stops
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1:27 pm - 5:49 pm
ORD
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28h 22m
1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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7:34 pm - 9:39 pm
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ORD
2h 05mnonstop
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4:04 pm - 6:06 pm
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2h 02mnonstop
$192American Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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6:39 pm - 11:19 am
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ORD
16h 40m
1 stop
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3:44 pm - 5:49 pm
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26h 05m
1 stop
$193Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 10
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5:04 pm - 12:25 pm
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ORD
19h 21m
1 stop
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7:52 am - 7:45 am
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23h 53m
1 stop
$194Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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1:25 pm - 6:35 pm
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ORD
5h 10m
1 stop
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6:24 am - 11:31 am
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5h 07m
1 stop
$197Delta
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10
American Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 8:12 pm
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ORD
2h 19mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:58 am
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1h 58mnonstop
$198American Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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6:39 pm - 11:19 am
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ORD
16h 40m
1 stop
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3:44 pm - 5:49 pm
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26h 05m
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$203Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 27
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8:35 pm - 12:27 am
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27h 52m
1 stop
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1:18 pm - 5:49 pm
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28h 31m
1 stop
$206Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Memphis to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Memphis to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $260 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $366 and $347 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $284 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
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Flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Memphis to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Memphis to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $79 for a one-way ticket and $182 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Memphis and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Memphis and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Memphis to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Memphis to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $277 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $314 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Memphis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Memphis with another airline. Booking your flights between Memphis and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Memphis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $247 or less one-way and $376 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Memphis Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Memphis to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Memphis

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Memphis to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Memphis to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Memphis to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8392 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
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Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

8.0 ExcellentPaul A, Apr 2026
ORD - ATL
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Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

Flight from Fort Wayne to Atlanta was the smallest in terms of cabin space that I've ever seen. A carry on I've used for 20 years BARELY fit in overhead compartment. I'm 5'10" and felt very cramped. Not the best experience.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

We departed and landed early which was a nice surprise. The boarding process was slow.

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

The boarding was organized and informative but the plane was tight meaning that you were sitting on one another and extremely uncomfortable. It’s disappointing that can’t have common seating comfort on the plane.

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Flights were on time. Free Wifi on plane. Everything was well organized.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

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