Distance from Memphis to Chicago (United States)

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

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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

Memphis is at 84 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to Chicago covers approximately 835 km, primarily via I-55 N, passing through regions like Missouri and central Illinois, offering a direct path to the city.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Gateway Arch, Cahokia Mounds, Lincoln Home National Historic Site.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to Chicago crosses the Mississippi River, traverses the Midwest, and reaches Lake Michigan.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago due to mild temperatures and vibrant city events, while summer offers numerous festivals.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Memphis, with significant snowfall in winter months.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than those in Memphis, enhancing travel ease.

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Memphis

Distance 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

Other distances from Chicago

Distances 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

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