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      Flight deals from Memphis International to Chicago

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $224. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Chicago.$224 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
      Chicago.$224 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
      Chicago.$224 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
      Chicago.$224 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
      Chicago.$224 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
      Chicago.$224 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Memphis International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
      Chicago.$224 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Memphis International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
      Chicago.$252 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Memphis International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.
      Chicago.$287 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.
      Chicago.$326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Memphis International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
      Chicago.$363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
      Chicago.$363 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
      Chicago.$364 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.
      Chicago.$391 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $391, select.
      Chicago.$425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Memphis International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.
      Chicago.$461 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Memphis International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Memphis International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Memphis International to Chicago

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Memphis International to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Jul
      from $461
      Aug
      from $224
      Sep
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      Oct
      from $224
      Nov
      from $224
      Dec
      from $363
      Jan
      from $425
      Feb
      from $502
      Mar
      from $463
      Apr
      from $493
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      Direct flights from Memphis International to Chicago

      Alternative Memphis International to Chicago routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Memphis International to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Chicago Midway

      14km from central Chicago
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      Chicago O'Hare International

      25km from central Chicago
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      Chicago Rockford

      127km from central Chicago
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      Memphis to Chicago: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$224
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
      Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
      Average flights per week866

      Finding cheap flights from Memphis International to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

      There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Memphis International to Chicago is $224. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Memphis International to Chicago.
      American Airlines, Republic Airways and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Memphis International to Chicago.
      As of July 2026, there are 433 flights per week flying from Memphis International to Chicago.
      The cheapest month to fly from Memphis International to Chicago is usually August.
      If you're flying from Memphis International Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $224.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Memphis International Airport to Chicago on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
      Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

      Travelling from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago: what you need to know

      • Take a direct flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 50 minutes.

      • Memphis (the location of Memphis International Airport) and Chicago are in the same timezone — UTC-6.

      • With 53 weekly flights between the two airports, Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:33. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from MEM to ORD is with United Airlines at 18:22.

      • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your MEM to Chicago flight.

      • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

      • Direct Memphis International Airport to Chicago tickets are available for booking. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll disembark.

      • Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Memphis International Airport to Chicago include:

      • MEM is about 13 kilometres from central Memphis. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

      • Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near MEM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:

      • Of the flights that depart from Memphis International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.

      • MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago

      • $112 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Chicago flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $224. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

      • To snag cheap flights from MEM to Chicago, book your trip two months before your departure.

      • Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Memphis International Airport to Chicago tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.

      • Locking in a cheap flight from MEM to Chicago is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a cheaper option becomes available.

      • Save on your flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

      Airports in Chicago

      Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

      • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.

      • It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

      • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

      • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from MEM to Chicago.

      • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

      Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

      • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

      • You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.

      • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your MEM to Chicago flight:

      • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

      • You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.

      Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

      • Head to the city centre after your flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago has touched down. Central Chicago is about 145 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.

      • If you use public transport, the journey takes about 2 hours.

      • If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel near RFD. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your MEM to Chicago flight:

      • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago is a smart move. Along with better prices, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at RFD.

      • Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.

      Best time to go to Chicago

      • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago. July is the most popular month for a trip to Chicago. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.

      • When booking your Memphis International Airport to Chicago plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

      • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEM to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

      More about Chicago

      • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Memphis International Airport to Chicago:

      • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are popular attractions which should be on every Chicago itinerary.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

      • Indianapolis is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No trip is complete without experiencing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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