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$70+ Cheap flights from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — CHI
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Memphis to Chicago are usually found in October or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:10 am
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Wed 4/2911:55 am
ORD
-
MEM
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:20 pm
MEM
-
MDW
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/294:50 pm
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:39 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop28h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/38:05 am
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:39 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/291:27 pm
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop28h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$185
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/304:43 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop6h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/79:42 pm
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop21h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:30 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/165:05 am
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/212:45 pm
MEM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 4/238:03 pm
ORD
-
MEM
Nonstop2h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/274:10 pm
MEM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/2910:05 am
MDW
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/711:59 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Tue 6/26:00 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/273:44 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2910:05 pm
ORD
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1111:59 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop10h 12m
Frontier
Tue 6/166:00 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/94:11 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Tue 6/212:30 pm
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$218

Find flight deals from Memphis to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Southwest)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$285

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Tue 4/21

5:15 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

10:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$198

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Fri 5/15

5:05 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/19

9:05 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$254

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 5/21

6:35 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

7:07 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 32m

$259

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Mon 4/27

7:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

11:55 am-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$264

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Wed 4/29

6:45 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:03 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$268

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Sat 4/18

5:25 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

2:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$270

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Wed 6/10

6:32 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

6:40 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$274

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Wed 4/22

6:35 am-4:40 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/26

5:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops6h 40m

$284

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 5/21

7:15 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

12:40 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$295

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Thu 4/30

5:05 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/3

5:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops6h 40m

$310

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Compare providers for flights from Memphis to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Memphis to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Memphis-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Memphis-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Memphis to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Memphis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Memphis to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Memphis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Memphis to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Memphis to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Chicago (average of $123). Flying from Memphis to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEM to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

When flying from Memphis to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Memphis to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Memphis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Memphis to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Memphis to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Memphis to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

The most flights from MEM to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Memphis to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated April 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Memphis to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,369 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Memphis to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Memphis to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Memphis, you will be flying from Memphis, which is the city’s only airport. Memphis (MEM) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Memphis. There are 29 flights from Memphis to Chicago per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Memphis to Chicago?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Memphis to Chicago in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 51m. There are 481 mi between Memphis and Chicago. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Memphis to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Memphis to Chicago round-trip from $110. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $167, and American Airlines, from $177. Users have found that Delta is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Memphis to Chicago one-way?

    $81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $99 and $113, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Memphis to Chicago?

    Consider Japan Airlines (89%), Qatar Airways (83%) or Gulf Air (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Memphis to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Memphis to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $868 for a flight from Memphis to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $198.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Memphis to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Memphis to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Memphis to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Memphis to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Memphis to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Memphis to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Memphis to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Chicago (average of $123). Flying from Memphis to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Memphis to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Memphis to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$110Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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