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$66+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Memphis (MEM)

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEM
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Memphis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Memphis flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$176
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$66
(FlightHub)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Memphis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Memphis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:50 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Sun 10/268:10 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:24 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop24h 59mFrontier
Sun 10/198:10 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop28h 14mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$178
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:17 pmORD - MEM
1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/207:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:30 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/296:32 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:17 pmORD - MEM
1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/87:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop10h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/168:25 pmMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/231:50 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 8/3012:05 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/317:01 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 11/38:40 pmMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Wed 11/53:00 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 10/318:02 amORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:46 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/197:55 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/117:55 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/226:10 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/1312:50 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/202:50 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$201

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Memphis 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Memphis that are best for you.

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ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

6:50 am-7:23 pm

1 stop12h 33m

Memphis

Sun 10/26

8:10 pm-9:36 am

1 stop13h 26m

$176

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/16

6:24 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop24h 59m

Memphis

Sun 10/19

8:10 pm-12:24 am

1 stop28h 14m

$178

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

5:17 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Memphis

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$179

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

5:17 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Memphis

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$179

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

Memphis

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$184

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

6:05 am-3:14 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Memphis

Sun 11/9

8:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop28h 15m

$185

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

6:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Memphis

Mon 9/29

6:32 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop26h 56m

$185

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

5:17 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Memphis

Wed 10/8

7:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$195

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

8:20 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Memphis

Tue 9/23

10:43 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$197

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/16

8:25 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Tue 9/23

1:50 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Memphis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Memphis

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Memphis (average of $310). Flying from Illinois to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 IL to MEM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Memphis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Memphis, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Memphis

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Memphis. 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MEM are scheduled on a Monday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Memphis. 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 into for flights to Memphis from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Memphis from Illinois, you will be flying to Memphis, which is the city’s only airport. Memphis (MEM) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Memphis.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Memphis?

    Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Illinois to Memphis in just under 1h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 53m. The distance from Illinois to Memphis is about 481 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Memphis?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Memphis is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Memphis or Lambert-St Louis - Memphis.

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

    Before booking your flight to Memphis from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Royal Jordanian (85%), Envoy Air (85%), Republic Airways( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Memphis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis) can be booked for $163 on average our data indicates $290 when flying from Illinois to Memphis.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Memphis 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 Illinois to Memphis?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Memphis (average of $310). Flying from Illinois to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 Illinois to Memphis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Memphis. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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