Find Cheap Flights from Memphis to Chicago (MEM - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Memphis to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$210	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Memphis to Chicago is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	United Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Memphis to Chicago is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$395	American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago is currently $395

Fastest flight	1 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Memphis to Chicago takes 1 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Memphis to Chicago is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–330
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $210–360

Popular airlines from Memphis to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $210–460

14 weekly nonstop flights

MEM - MDW Every day

1816 weekly connecting flights

MEM - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $210–460

26 weekly nonstop flights

MEM - ORD Every day

455 weekly connecting flights

MEM - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $210–480

28 weekly nonstop flights

MEM - ORD Every day

215 weekly connecting flights

MEM - ORD Every day
Delta

from $259

Typical price: $235–530

697 weekly connecting flights

MEM - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

from $225

Typical price: $180–500

8 weekly connecting flights

MEM - MDW, ORD Every Thu, Fri
Spirit

Typical price: $225–560

6 weekly connecting flights

MEM - ORD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Memphis

Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis United States 16 min 8 mi
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)

Little Rock United States 2 hr 1 min 126 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 3 hr 20 min 201 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

Jackson United States 3 hr 14 min 196 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Memphis to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Memphis to Chicago are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $165 to $330.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Memphis to Chicago is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Memphis to Chicago is $239, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Memphis to Chicago is $239, flying from May 23 to May 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Memphis to Chicago is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Memphis to Chicago is $225, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago starts at $210 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Memphis to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Memphis to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Memphis to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Memphis to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 215 connecting flights per week. United flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 1,816 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Memphis to Chicago are:

American offers 26 nonstop flights and 455 connecting flights per week. American flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 697 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 8 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Spirit offers 6 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Memphis and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Memphis to Chicago is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Memphis to Chicago is $239, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Memphis to Chicago is $239, flying from May 23 to May 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Memphis to Chicago is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Memphis to Chicago is $225, flying from May 28 to May 31.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Memphis to Chicago.

There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Memphis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Memphis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Memphis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Memphis and Chicago at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Memphis to Chicago.

There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Memphis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Memphis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Memphis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Memphis to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Memphis and Chicago start at $239 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Memphis to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Memphis and Chicago start at $395 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Memphis and Chicago start at $210 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Memphis to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Memphis and Chicago starts at $232 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Memphis and Chicago at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Memphis to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.