Direct flights from Memphis to Chicago
50 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MEM to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h20m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American ENY3758 | 6:51a | 1h20m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| American ENY3758 | 7:00a | 1h40m | Fri |
| American ENY3758 | 7:09a | 1h26m | Sat |
| United UAL247 | 7:21a | 1h18m | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL247 | 7:26a | 1h32m | Mon, Wed |
| United UAL247 | 9:20a | 1h22m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5672 | 9:54a | 1h25m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5672 | 10:00a | 1h21m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5672 | 10:06a | 1h23m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5672 | 10:28a | 1h28m | Sun |
| American ENY3959 | 10:31a | 1h34m | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| American ENY3959 | 10:42a | 1h20m | Wed, Fri |
| American ENY3959 | 11:18a | 1h18m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA9931 | 11:29a | 1h12m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 2:39p | 1h20m | Mon, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 2:49p | 1h16m | Thu–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 3:15p | 1h23m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 3:29p | 1h26m | Sun |
| American ENY3959 | 4:20p | 1h20m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 5:40p | 1h14m | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 5:46p | 1h13m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5780 | 6:06p | 1h19m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 6:14p | 38m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5336 | 6:29p | 1h13m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5336 | 6:36p | 1h19m | Tue, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5336 | 6:52p | 1h24m | Mon, Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4651 | 7:00p | 1h6m | Wed, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5336 | 8:00p | 1h19m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5336 | 9:35p | 1h23m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD)
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) has 50 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 October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 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 1h20m 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 1h20m.