Chicago to Memphis (ORD–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 492 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, QR, RJ | 65 | CR7, E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h54-2h02 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NH, NZ, OS | 43 | 7M8, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h57-2h06 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NH, NZ, OS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Memphis from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→MEM | MDW→MEM | MKE→MEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 241 | 15 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 51m | 1h 40m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · MEM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–MEM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to MEM
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 241 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to MEM ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 492 miles (792 km). There are approximately 241 weekly flights outbound and 290 return, totaling 531 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).