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Next departures

Next departures from Chicago to Memphis on 18 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Memphis Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Memphis Bus StationFastest
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Memphis Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Memphis Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Memphis Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Memphis

Bus
Average priceUS$57 - US$223Average duration13h 20m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$76 - US$282Average duration14h 22m
71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Memphis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
13h 20mAverage duration
US$57Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Memphis, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$81
Average bus trip duration13h 20m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure05:25
Distance477 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Chicago to Memphis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Memphis, TN

  1. How far is Memphis from Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Memphis by coach is approximately 481 miles (775 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Memphis from Chicago without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
15/09
US$98
16/09
US$111
Today
US$138
18/09
US$83
19/09
US$77
20/09
US$70
21/09
US$80
22/09
US$70
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Memphis, TN was searched and found on 20 Sept 2025 with a price of US$70

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Memphis, TN as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$70 to US$138 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$70, which is on 2025-09-20.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Memphis!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Memphis.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Memphis will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Memphis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Memphis, TN?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Memphis, TN to Chicago

You can also go to Memphis, TN by train

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