Direct flights from Chicago to Memphis

  • Usually $376 round trip
  • ~3 flights a day
  • Southwest Airlines

Flying in December rather than January typically saves $106 on this route ($315 against $421).

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 23 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 61d ago

Most leave in the evening.

Morning before noon 9 a week

Arrive the same day

9:55 AMSat 10:05 AM 10:25 AMSun
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 0 a week

No nonstop leaves between noon and 6 PM.

Evening after 6 PM 14 a week

Arrive the same day

6:15 PMSat 8:45 PMnot Sat 9:25 PM
Southwest Airlines

More nonstops from Chicago

MDW → AUS Austin MDW → BNA Nashville MDW → BWI Baltimore MDW → CLE Cleveland MDW → LGA New York MDW → MCI Kansas City MDW → OMA Omaha MDW → PHL Philadelphia MEM → MDW The return trip MDW All nonstops from Chicago MEM All nonstops from Memphis

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Memphis?

Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Memphis (MEM), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 30m and covers 481 miles (774 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $376, with recent bookable fares from $305. Fares last checked 18 October 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Memphis?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago to Memphis.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Memphis?

The nonstop flight from Chicago to Memphis takes ~1h 30m (approximately 774 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Memphis?

Nonstop flights from Chicago to Memphis operate several times daily — 23 flights per week (~3 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to Memphis?

Direct flights from Chicago to Memphis operate every day of the week.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis?

Round-trip flights from Chicago (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) start at $305, with a typical fare around $376. Based on 12 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Memphis?

Across the 2 departure months we currently track, December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to Memphis, with typical fares around $315 — versus about $421 in January 2027, the most expensive.