TN → IL · about 486 miles
Memphis to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 19 direct buses and trains a week from Memphis to Chicago. The fastest takes 9 hours 40 minutes; the first departure leaves at 9:30 AM and the last at 10:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 9h 40m
- First departure
- 9:30 AM
- Last departure
- 10:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | 8:35 PM | 11h 05m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Memphis Greyhound Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:40 PM | 4:20 AM +1 day | 9h 40m | Daily | Memphis Greyhound Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:45 PM | 9:15 AM +1 day | 10h 30m | Daily | Memphis to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Memphis Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Memphis
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Memphis
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Memphis to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 9 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Memphis to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 10:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Memphis to Chicago?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Memphis?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Memphis Amtrak station and Memphis (Airport).