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$81+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — CHI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Memphis to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Chicago
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/313:30 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/18:15 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/245:01 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Wed 12/316:35 amORD - MEM
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/17$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/247:30 amMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/318:15 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/315:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/110:00 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/317:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:48 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/313:00 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Fri 1/27:50 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/315:28 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/22:50 pmORD - MEM
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/297:20 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Thu 1/11:35 pmORD - MEM
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/15$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/247:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:35 amORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/184:18 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Sun 12/216:00 amMDW - MEM
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/315:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:28 pmORD - MEM
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/228:42 pmMEM - ORD
2 stops47h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/2110:48 amORD - MEM
1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$337

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Frontier)

One-way from

$81
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$343

Good round-trip deal

$330 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to Chicago that are best for you.

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Memphis

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Chicago

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MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 2/19

8:09 pm-11:58 am

1 stop15h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

4:42 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop25h 37m

$199

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Sat 1/17

5:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

11:15 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$209

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Sat 1/17

6:10 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

5:59 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$209

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Wed 1/7

12:14 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

5:30 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 21m

$213

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Wed 1/7

6:10 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

7:05 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$213

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

9:55 am-2:41 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$213

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Sat 1/17

7:05 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

8:10 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$219

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Wed 12/24

7:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$219

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Thu 1/8

6:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

8:10 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$222

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 1/15

5:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

1:55 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$230

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 89 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Chicago (average of $122). Flying from Memphis to Chicago in November 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 December 18, 2025.

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 49% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from MEM to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 18 flights from Memphis to Chicago per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Memphis to Chicago?

    Frontier, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Memphis to Chicago in just under 1h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 04m. 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 Southwest, from $180, and American Airlines, from $192. 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 SkyWest Airlines (85%), ANA (79%) or Qatar Airways (75%) 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 $848 for a flight from Memphis to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $180.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Chicago (average of $122). Flying from Memphis to Chicago in November 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$110Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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