Chicago to Memphis (ORD–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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492 mi airlines 142/wk
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AA3402
AA American
E75
7:10 AM
CDT T3
9:07 AM
CDT
1h 57m
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AA3758
AA American
E70
8:17 AM
CDT T3
10:13 AM
CDT
1h 56m
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BA1689
BA British
E70
8:17 AM
CDT T3
10:13 AM
CDT
1h 56m
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AC4204
AC Air Canada
E75L
8:48 AM
CDT T2
10:57 AM
CDT
2h 9m
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BA5637
BA British
E75S
9:05 AM
CDT T3
11:05 AM
CDT
2h
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AA4373
AA American
E75L
9:10 AM
CDT T3
11:10 AM
CDT
2h
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UA5593
UA United
E7W
11:42 AM
CDT T2
2:13 PM
CDT
2h 31m
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UA4417
UA United
CR5
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:33 PM
CDT
1h 53m
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UA5841
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:39 PM
CDT
1h 59m
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UA4399
UA United
CR7
3:40 PM
CDT T2
5:36 PM
CDT
1h 56m
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UA3655
UA United
E7W
3:45 PM
CDT T2
5:47 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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UA5742
UA United
E7W
3:45 PM
CDT T2
5:47 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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BA5254
BA British
E70
4:56 PM
CDT T3
6:47 PM
CDT
1h 51m
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AS4496
AS Alaska
E70
4:56 PM
CDT T3
6:47 PM
CDT
1h 51m
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AA3926
AA American
E70
4:56 PM
CDT T3
6:47 PM
CDT
1h 51m
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AA3747
AA American
E75
5:06 PM
CDT T3
7:04 PM
CDT
1h 58m
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AY4043
AY Finnair
E75
7:30 PM
CDT T3
9:26 PM
CDT
1h 56m
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GF6815
GF Gulf
E75
7:30 PM
CDT T3
9:26 PM
CDT
1h 56m
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AC4066
AC Air Canada
7M9
7:59 PM
CDT T1
9:59 PM
CDT
2h
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UA2317
UA United
320
9:27 PM
CDT T1
11:16 PM
CDT
1h 49m
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AA4703
AA American
E75
10:05 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 54m
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AA4706
AA American
E75
10:10 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 49m
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AA3591
AA American
E70
11:04 PM
CDT T3
1:42 AM+1
CDT
2h 38m
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AS4691
AS Alaska
E75
5:04 AM
CDT
7:07 AM
CDT
2h 3m
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AS4194
AS Alaska
E75
5:23 AM
CDT
7:33 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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AA4467
AA American
E75
5:23 AM
CDT
7:33 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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AA3580
AA American
E75
7:01 AM
CDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 4m
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BA6744
BA British
E75
7:01 AM
CDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 4m
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AS6482
AS Alaska
E75
7:01 AM
CDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 4m
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AC4056
AC Air Canada
737
7:30 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
CDT
1h 55m
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UA247
UA United
319
7:30 AM
CDT
9:26 AM
CDT
1h 56m
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AA3402
AA American
E75
9:39 AM
CDT
11:44 AM
CDT
2h 5m
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AC3993
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:57 AM
CDT
11:58 AM
CDT
2h 1m
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AA3758
AA American
E70
10:45 AM
CDT
12:48 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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GF4104
GF Gulf
E70
10:45 AM
CDT
12:48 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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QR8188
QR Qatar
E75
11:46 AM
CDT
1:48 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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AA4373
AA American
E75S
11:46 AM
CDT
1:48 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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UA5672
UA United
E7W
12:10 PM
CDT
2:03 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5780
UA United
E7W
2:45 PM
CDT
4:48 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA4572
UA United
CR5
3:08 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AC3989
AC Air Canada
CR5
3:08 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AC4205
AC Air Canada
CR5
3:08 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA4169
UA United
CR5
6:25 PM
CDT
8:24 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA5741
UA United
E7W
6:32 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA3628
UA United
E7W
6:45 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AS4379
AS Alaska
E70
7:23 PM
CDT
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA3926
AA American
E70
7:23 PM
CDT
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA3747
AA American
E75
7:34 PM
CDT
9:39 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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GF6874
GF Gulf
E70
7:34 PM
CDT
9:39 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Memphis
7 carriers, 142 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 142 Flights/wk 492 mi 1h 49m nonstop 76 1-stop hubs

ORD–MEM is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 492 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 48 320, CR5, CR7, E7W 1h49-2h31 30% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 44 E70, E75, E75L 1h49-2h38 30% Oneworld
BA British Airways 15 E70, E75S 1h51-2h 30% Oneworld
AC Air Canada 14 7M9, E75L 2h-2h09 30% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E70 1h51 30% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 E75 1h56 30% Oneworld
GF Gulf Air 7 E75 1h56 30%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS, BA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AY, GF
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA, AC
E75S Embraer E175 STD – BA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + AY + BA (73 flights/wk, 51%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (62 flights/wk, 44%)
Unaffiliated: GF (7 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MEM direction.
Mon
20
flights
Tue
21
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
20
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
21
flights
Sun
20
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
23
Nonstop flights
142
Outbound / wk
156
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MEM.
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One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,049
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → MEM
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
38%
Return
MEM → ORD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric ORD→MEM MDW→MEM
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 142 28
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Memphis is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
492 mi / 792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 2h 38m.
Getting to ORD

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

Key statistics for the Chicago to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance492 mi / 792 km
Flight time1h 49m to 2h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights142 out / 156 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 2h 38m. The route covers 492 miles.
There are approximately 142 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MEM. The return direction has about 156 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, CVG, YIP, MLI, SDF, CHA, BHM, CLE, PIT, IND, CRW, TUL, GSO, BUF, YYZ, SHV, RIC, SAT, IAD, FAR, ABE, ORF, JAX, MKC, MSY, YOW, OPF, YWG, RSW, PBI, MHT, EGE, HOU, JFK, MTY, TUS, BZN, RNO, SFO, SJO, SEA, ANC, AUS, BOS, HSV, ATL, MDW, BNA, MSP, MIA, EWR, DCA, DTW, DFW, CLT, LAX, IAH, FRA, PHL, DEN, MXP, CDG, FLL, MCO, PHX, BWI, LGA, LAS, RDU, CHS, DAL, SLC, TPA, PNS, SUS and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MEM to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to MEM

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Gulf Air and United Airlines. With 142 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 49 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 492 miles (792 km). There are approximately 142 weekly flights outbound and 156 return, totaling 298 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).