Cheap Flights from Chicago to Memphis
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Memphis
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Memphis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Memphis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Memphis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
ORD - MEM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - MEM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Memphis flight facts
Distance
485 mi
781 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Memphis is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Memphis
MEM · Memphis Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Memphis · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Little Rock · Little Rock is 129 mi from Memphis
Flights Chicago - Huntsville · Huntsville is 184 mi from Memphis
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Memphis
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MEM
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 16,500 Pts + $10.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MEM
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - MEM
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Memphis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Memphis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Memphis.
Chicago and Memphis are about 485 miles (781 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 485-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Memphis is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Memphis: Memphis Intl (MEM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Memphis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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