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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Memphis Central Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Memphis to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5793 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £66
Amtrak Memphis Chicago recent customer reviews
Great and excited it was my first time ride on train
Ismael J.
Overall okay
Keith L.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Memphis, TN to Chicago by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Memphis to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Memphis to Chicago start from £66. The average price for this train route is around £79. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Memphis to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Memphis to Chicago is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 780 km. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Memphis to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Memphis to Chicago?
The earliest train from Memphis to Chicago departs at 20:45. And the latest train departs at 22:45.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Memphis, TN to Chicago was searched and found on 8 May 2026 with a price of £66To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Memphis, TN to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £66 to £289 for a train ticket from Memphis, TN to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £66, which is on 2026-05-08.
