$49+ Cheap flights from Memphis (MEM) to Illinois
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MEM — ORD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to IllinoisExplore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/245:08 am
MEM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 3/39:05 am
ORD
- MEM
Nonstop2h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27![American Airlines logo]()
$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/243:05 pm
MEM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Tue 3/38:10 am
MDW
- MEM
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27![Southwest logo]()
$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/267:04 pm
MEM
- STL
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Sat 2/288:17 pm
STL
- MEM
1 stop22h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26![Frontier logo]()
$133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/177:23 pm
MEM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Thu 2/199:05 am
ORD
- MEM
Nonstop2h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27![American Airlines logo]()
$134
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/255:05 am
MEM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Thu 3/269:35 pm
MDW
- MEM
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27![Southwest logo]()
$134
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/147:30 am
MEM
- ORD
Nonstop1h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 3/177:59 pm
ORD
- MEM
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27![United Airlines logo]()
$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/173:30 pm
MEM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Thu 2/1912:20 pm
MDW
- MEM
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27![Southwest logo]()
$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/188:15 am
MEM
- ORD
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Sat 2/211:00 pm
ORD
- MEM
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27![Southwest logo]()
$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/186:40 am
MEM
- MDW
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Sat 2/211:30 pm
MDW
- MEM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27![Southwest logo]()
$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/187:01 am
MEM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Fri 2/2010:10 pm
ORD
- MEM
Nonstop1h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27![American Airlines logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/127:04 pm
MEM
- ORD
2 stops28h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/186:02 pm
ORD
- MEM
1 stop24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/93:40 pm
MEM
- ORD
1 stop24h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/186:02 pm
ORD
- MEM
1 stop24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$169
Find flight deals from Memphis to Illinois
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Memphis to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $97 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $49 (Southwest) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $264 |
Good round-trip deal | $326 or less |
Good one-way deal | $239 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis to Illinois 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 January 27, 2026.
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Memphis
Fly to
Illinois
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MemphisChicago
MEM - MDW
MEMMDW
Memphis
Tue 2/24
3:05 pm-4:45 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/3
12:15 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop4h 55m
$107
MemphisSt. Louis
MEM - STL
MEMSTL
Memphis
Thu 2/26
7:04 pm-6:51 am
1 stop11h 47m
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 2/28
8:17 pm-6:19 pm
1 stop22h 02m
$133
MemphisChicago
MEM - MDW
MEMMDW
Memphis
Wed 3/25
6:45 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop5h 10m
Chicago Midway
Thu 3/26
9:35 pm-11:20 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
$144
MemphisChicago
MEM - ORD
MEMORD
Memphis
Wed 2/25
7:30 am-9:25 am
Nonstop1h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
7:59 pm-9:59 pm
Nonstop2h 00m
$171
MemphisChicago
MEM - ORD
MEMORD
Memphis
Tue 2/24
7:30 am-9:25 am
Nonstop1h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/3
7:59 pm-9:59 pm
Nonstop2h 00m
$171
MemphisChicago
MEM - MDW
MEMMDW
Memphis
Sat 2/28
5:40 pm-7:15 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
Chicago Midway
Mon 3/2
8:45 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
$171
MemphisChicago
MEM - MDW
MEMMDW
Memphis
Sat 3/14
5:05 am-6:40 am
Nonstop1h 35m
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/17
8:40 pm-10:25 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
$179
MemphisChicago
MEM - MDW
MEMMDW
Memphis
Wed 3/11
1:10 pm-7:35 pm
1 stop6h 25m
Chicago Midway
Fri 3/20
9:35 pm-11:20 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
$179
MemphisChicago
MEM - ORD
MEMORD
Memphis
Wed 2/25
11:15 am-7:47 pm
1 stop8h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
10:19 am-2:02 pm
1 stop27h 43m
$180
MemphisChicago
MEM - MDW
MEMMDW
Memphis
Wed 2/25
3:05 pm-4:45 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
Chicago Midway
Wed 3/4
6:15 am-2:05 pm
1 stop7h 50m
$181
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Best time to book a flight from Memphis to Illinois
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Memphis to Illinois
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Memphis to Illinois?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Illinois (average of $120). Flying from Memphis to Illinois 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 IL?
Find hourly flight availability from Memphis to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
When flying from Memphis to Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Memphis to Illinois?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Memphis to Illinois. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Memphis to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Memphis to Illinois
Explore weekly flight availability from Memphis to Illinois. 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 January 27, 2026.
The most flights from MEM to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).
Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Memphis to Illinois, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 4 airlines flying from Memphis to Illinois
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Memphis to Illinois. 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 January 27, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$110 | Average$330 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$319 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$191 | Average$307 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$200 | Average$317 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |