IL → TN · about 486 miles
Chicago to Memphis bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 19 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Memphis. The fastest takes 9 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 9:45 AM and the last at 10:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 9h 35m
- First departure
- 9:45 AM
- Last departure
- 10:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM | 8:45 PM | 11h 00m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Greyhound Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 6:42 AM +1 day | 10h 37m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Memphis | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:30 PM | 8:05 AM +1 day | 9h 35m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Greyhound Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Memphis The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Memphis
Return trip: Memphis to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Memphis?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 9 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 37 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Memphis?
The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 10:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Memphis?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Memphis leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.