Direct flights from Memphis to Chicago
57 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MEM to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h23m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Memphis local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest SKW6388 | 5:10a | 1h35m | Wed–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6388 | 5:18a | 1h27m | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4523 | 6:30a | 1h16m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4362 | 6:41a | 1h10m | Tue |
| American ENY3758 | 6:51a | 1h41m | Thu–Sat |
| American ENY3758 | 7:01a | 1h19m | Sun |
| United UAL1538 | 7:09a | 1h28m | Sat |
| American ENY3758 | 7:14a | 1h18m | Mon |
| United UAL1538 | 7:21a | 1h34m | Tue, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL1538 | 7:28a | 1h23m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL1538 | 7:40a | 1h17m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5672 | 9:49a | 1h23m | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5672 | 9:55a | 1h23m | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5672 | 10:17a | 1h21m | Mon |
| American ENY3959 | 10:44a | 1h26m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| American ENY3959 | 10:46a | 1h28m | Tue, Thu |
| American ENY3959 | 11:56a | 1h18m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 2:44p | 1h23m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 2:49p | 1h26m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 2:58p | 1h11m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 3:07p | 1h23m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 3:16p | 1h23m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 3:27p | 1h23m | Sun |
| American ENY4285 | 3:59p | 1h36m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 5:41p | 1h16m | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4507 | 5:48p | 1h23m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 6:10p | 1h4m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 6:19p | 1h31m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 6:26p | 1h | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4703 | 6:35p | 1h16m | Mon, Thu, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4703 | 6:49p | 1h23m | Tue, Fri, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4703 | 7:06p | 1h14m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 11:51p | 1h18m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD)
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) has 57 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MEM and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Memphis to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 1h23m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Chicago?
Driving from Memphis to Chicago takes about 7h 54m, covering roughly 533 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h23m.