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CHI → MEM · about 1h 45m nonstop · 492 miles · 4 airlines · fares updated September 14, 2026
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Call to book from $529(708) 866-8751Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Memphis? This page tracks the lowest fares we have recorded on the CHI to MEM route, the airlines that fly it, and the months when prices drop. Fares shown are recent lows, not live quotes; call (708) 866-8751 and an agent will price today's availability with you.
Recorded lows on CHI–MEM start at $529 one-way. That figure comes from cached search data and moves with demand, so treat it as a benchmark for what a good price looks like rather than a guaranteed fare.
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines both operate hubs at one end of this route, so nonstop or single-connection service is usually available, along with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Our agents can book any of them and compare fare classes side by side.
Expect roughly 1h 45m nonstop for the 492 miles. On routes this length, basic economy and standard economy often differ by less than a checked-bag fee, so it pays to price the higher fare with the bag included.
In our recent fare history for this pair, the lowest prices were recorded on American and Southwest. That mix changes week to week, which is why an agent checks every carrier rather than assuming the cheapest one from last month.
From the Midwest, the expensive weeks cluster around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break in March; May, early June, September, and October tend to price lowest.
Midweek travel almost always beats weekends on price here. If your dates are flexible by a day or two, tell the agent; shifting a Friday departure to Thursday or a Sunday return to Monday is the single most reliable way to cut the fare.
For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.
Carriers most likely to serve this route, with the lowest fare recorded for each where our data names the airline. Agents compare all of them on one call.
| Airline | Recorded from | Changes on standard fares | Lowest fare brand | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| United Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| American Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Southwest Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic | Call(708) 866-8751 |
Carriers listed are those most likely to serve the pair based on hubs and recorded fares. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Chicago has 2 airports on this route: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Fares can differ between them for the same day, and driving time to each is worth weighing against a lower fare. An agent will quote all 2.
You will land at Memphis International Airport (MEM).
The same city pair priced from each airport combination. Differences on the same day are often larger than the drive between airports.
Fares from a neighboring airport are sometimes far lower than the drive is long. Agents quote all of these on one call.
Licensed agents at our partner agency handle these by phone, 24/7. No charge for a quote.
The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $529. Fares change daily; call (708) 866-8751 for today's price.
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 45m to cover 492 miles. Connecting itineraries add two to five hours depending on the layover.
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are the carriers most likely to serve this route. We book all of them.
From the Midwest, the expensive weeks cluster around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break in March; May, early June, September, and October tend to price lowest.
Yes. Call (708) 866-8751 and a live agent will search every airline, quote today's fare, and book it for you. WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service; calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.
Chicago has ORD and MDW. Compare the fare from each with your travel time to the airport; an agent can quote all of them at once.
A government-issued photo ID such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a passport, or a passport card. Children under 18 flying with an adult do not need ID on domestic flights. If your license is not REAL ID-compliant, bring a passport.
Yes on most carriers, with an unaccompanied-minor service fee and age limits that differ by airline. Nonstop flights are strongly preferred and some airlines require them for younger children. Agents can book the service, note the guardian details, and confirm the fee before you pay.
