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 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 48 | 320, CR5, CR7, E7W | 1h49-2h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 44 | E70, E75, E75L | 1h49-2h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 15 | E70, E75S | 1h51-2h | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 7M9, E75L | 2h-2h09 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E70 | 1h51 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | E75 | 1h56 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | E75 | 1h56 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Memphis from Chicago
| 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% | – |
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, 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).