Chicago to Memphis (ORD–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–MEM is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 492 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, RJ | 56 | CR7, E70, E75, E75L | 1h52-2h03 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NH, NZ, OS | 36 | 73G, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h51-2h16 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NH, NZ, OS | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | CR7 | 1h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 1h22 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Memphis from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→MEM | MDW→MEM | MKE→MEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 174 | 28 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 1h 35m | 2h 4m |
| 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, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, SkyWest Airlines and Iberia. With 174 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to MEM is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 492 miles (792 km). There are approximately 174 weekly flights outbound and 265 return, totaling 439 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, McGhee Tyson and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).