Distance from Chicago to Memphis (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Memphis, Tennessee is 773 kilometers (480 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, while Memphis is situated in the southwestern part of Tennessee, both in the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 773 kilometers, heading south.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Memphis is at 84 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Memphis follows I-57 S and I-55 S, passing through Illinois and Missouri, crossing the Mississippi River into Tennessee, covering diverse landscapes and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: St. Louis Gateway Arch, Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Memphis crosses the Mississippi River, passing landmarks like the Gateway Arch and Shawnee Forest.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Memphis due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant festivals.

Climate

Memphis generally experiences warmer temperatures than Chicago, with hot summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

Memphis offers accessible public transportation and attractions, similar to Chicago, with facilities for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Memphis

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 km

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