How many flights depart from Memphis to Chicago on average per day?

As of August 2026, 41 flights take off from Memphis and land in Chicago each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 55% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Chicago?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Memphis according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Memphis to Chicago?

Delta and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Memphis to Chicago

How many flights depart from Memphis to Chicago on average per week?

291 flights are operational weekly from Memphis to Chicago as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago?

The number of operators available for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Memphis Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Memphis Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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5:15 am - 6:50 amMEM Memphis-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 35mnonstop

8:45 pm - 10:30 pmMDW Chicago Midway-MEM Memphis

1h 45mnonstop

$157Southwest

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 8

6:00 am - 7:35 amMEM Memphis-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 35mnonstop

6:15 pm - 8:00 pmMDW Chicago Midway-MEM Memphis

1h 45mnonstop

$157Southwest

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

5:05 am - 7:15 amMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 10mnonstop

9:15 pm - 11:07 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 52mnonstop

$157American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

10:31 am - 12:33 pmMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 02mnonstop

9:15 pm - 11:07 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 52mnonstop

$157American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

7:15 am - 9:21 amMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 06mnonstop

9:29 pm - 11:26 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 57mnonstop

$157United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

6:25 pm - 8:34 pmMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 09mnonstop

9:20 pm - 11:16 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 56mnonstop

$157United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

7:59 pm - 12:24 amMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 am - 7:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

12h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$158Frontier

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

10:30 am - 4:15 pmMEM Memphis-MDW Chicago Midway

5h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:19 pm - 6:49 pmMDW Chicago Midway-MEM Memphis

5h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$177Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

7:10 am - 11:50 amMEM Memphis-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:27 pm - 5:17 pmMDW Chicago Midway-MEM Memphis

3h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$177Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

7:59 pm - 12:24 amMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 am - 7:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

12h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$191Frontier

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

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6:30 am - 10:42 amMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:44 am - 5:04 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 9

6:30 am - 10:42 amMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:05 am - 11:13 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

4h 08m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$325Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 8

2:50 pm - 1:20 pmMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m1 stop Orlando

5:59 pm - 1:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

19h 46m1 stop Orlando

$330Frontier

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

2:50 pm - 1:20 pmMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m1 stop Orlando

5:59 pm - 1:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

19h 46m1 stop Orlando

$340Frontier

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

5:45 pm - 8:09 pmMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 24mnonstop

9:20 pm - 11:16 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 56mnonstop

$375American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 8

6:32 am - 8:45 amMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 13mnonstop

3:59 pm - 5:56 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 57mnonstop

$375American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 9

5:15 am - 6:50 amMEM Memphis-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 35mnonstop

8:45 pm - 10:30 pmMDW Chicago Midway-MEM Memphis

1h 45mnonstop

$384Southwest

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 18

11:44 am - 6:30 pmMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:46 pm - 5:42 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 56mnonstop

$385United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 9

11:20 am - 6:15 pmMEM Memphis-MDW Chicago Midway

6h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

8:45 pm - 10:30 pmMDW Chicago Midway-MEM Memphis

1h 45mnonstop

$394Southwest

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 18

6:31 pm - 8:37 pmMEM Memphis-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 06mnonstop

3:46 pm - 5:42 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEM Memphis

1h 56mnonstop

$405United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 9

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Sep 8

MEM5:44 pmMemphis

2h 24m

ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 3

ORD9:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 52m

MEM11:18 pmMemphis

$157

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Sep 10

MEM6:45 amMemphis

2h 15m

ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 14

ORD10:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 52m

MEM12:23 amMemphis

$158

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Sep 30

MEM5:34 pmMemphis

2h 31m

ORD8:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 7

ORD9:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 59m

MEM11:08 pmMemphis

$159

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Sep 8

MEM6:10 pmMemphis

5h 49m

1 stop

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 9

ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 08m

1 stop

MEM11:13 amMemphis

$177

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Sep 5

MEM3:50 pmMemphis

5h 05m

1 stop

ORD8:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 12

ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 08m

1 stop

MEM11:13 amMemphis

$196

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Sep 10

MEM12:10 pmMemphis

4h 47m

1 stop

MDW4:57 pmChicago Midway

Sep 14

MDW6:05 amChicago Midway

6h 27m

1 stop

MEM12:32 pmMemphis

$198

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6:00 am-7:35 am

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MEM Memphis - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 10/15

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1 stop12h 44m

$158

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MEM Memphis - MDW Chicago Midway

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Memphis

Wed 9/16

10:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

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Sat 9/19

1:19 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$177

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MEM Memphis - MDW Chicago Midway

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Wed 10/21

7:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 40m

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Mon 10/26

1:27 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$177

MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 10/15

7:59 pm-12:24 am

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/22

6:30 am-7:14 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$191

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Memphis and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $274 to $414.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $157.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Memphis, with most prices found around $282. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Memphis to Chicago during October average around $289.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $455. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Memphis to Chicago for around $948.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Memphis to Chicago during this time can be as low as $446. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $1,264.

What is the cheapest Memphis to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Memphis to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Memphis when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $329 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Memphis for as low as $232 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Memphis to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Memphis to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Memphis to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Memphis to Chicago.

How have Memphis to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Memphis to Chicago flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Memphis to Chicago

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Best Price Found	$221
Fastest flight time	1h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Memphis in the past 72 hours is $221. The best round-trip flight deal from Memphis to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $310.

The fastest flight from Memphis to Chicago takes 1h 35m

Direct flights go from Memphis to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Memphis there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).

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How far is Memphis to Chicago by plane?
Chicago is 482.4 mi away from Memphis. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago?
The number of operators available for flights from Memphis Airport to Chicago is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Memphis Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Memphis Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Memphis to Chicago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Memphis to Chicago is Embraer 175, representing 18.77% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 17.30%, Embraer 170 at 15.32%, and Airbus A319 at 14.86%.
What is the most popular airline from Memphis to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Memphis to Chicago is American Airlines (37% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Southwest (30%), United Airlines (30%), and Delta (3%).

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,106 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $166	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,503 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,944 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $199	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,218 reviews	Search Southwest flights

Southwest Flights From Memphis to Chicago
Across 11 Southwest flights from Memphis to Chicago this week, the average price was $350, with the best Southwest deals starting from $199 round-trip. 4,218 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
United Airlines Flights From Memphis to Chicago
Across 10,106 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Memphis to Chicago about 26 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $157 to $319. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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