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$65+ Cheap flights from Memphis (MEM) to Illinois

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MEM — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$196
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One-way from

$65
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$311

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/114:19 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/177:48 amORD - MEM
1 stop5h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:55 amMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Sat 3/2911:55 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1712:12 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/197:02 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/134:51 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Sat 3/296:15 amORD - MEM
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/21$212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:25 amMEM - MDW
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Sat 3/291:12 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/21$212
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:51 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/206:45 amORD - MEM
1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:15 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Thu 3/66:45 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:30 amMEM - ORD
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Fri 5/167:30 amORD - MEM
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$233
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/157:47 amMEM - PIA
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/225:18 pmPIA - MEM
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$259
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Thu 4/178:47 amMEM - STL
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/219:50 amSTL - MEM
3 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$269
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Wed 2/265:57 pmMEM - MLI
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Sat 3/15:05 pmMLI - MEM
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/21$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:59 amMEM - MLI
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/15:00 amMLI - MEM
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$294

Find flights from Memphis to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Memphis

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Tue 3/11

4:19 pm-9:39 am

1 stop17h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

7:48 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$196

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Thu 3/13

8:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/29

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$202

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Mon 3/17

12:12 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

7:02 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$207

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 3/13

4:51 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

6:15 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

$212

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Thu 3/13

6:25 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/29

1:12 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$212

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 4/17

6:51 pm-9:24 am

1 stop14h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

6:45 am-6:39 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$218

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 5/15

5:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

7:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$233

MemphisPeoria

MEM - PIA

MEMPIA

Memphis

Sat 3/15

7:47 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Greater Peoria

Sat 3/22

5:18 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$259

MemphisSt. Louis

MEM - STL

MEMSTL

Memphis

Thu 4/17

8:47 am-5:16 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/21

9:50 am-5:56 pm

3 stops32h 06m

$269

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 6/12

7:30 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

8:57 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$312

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Best time to book a flight from Memphis to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Memphis to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Memphis to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Memphis to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Memphis to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEM to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Memphis to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Memphis to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Memphis to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from MEM to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Memphis to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
764 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Memphis to Illinois?

    Memphis (MEM), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Memphis to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Memphis to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Spirit Airlines flights start at $69 while deals on United Airlines start at $89 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Memphis to Illinois?

    While some choose either Memphis - Chicago Midway or Memphis - Greater Peoria, Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Memphis to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Memphis to Illinois?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Memphis to Illinois consider choosing GoJet (87%), Emirates (86%) or ANA (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Memphis to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Memphis to Illinois? While on average our users pay $873, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $155.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Memphis to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Memphis to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Memphis to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Memphis to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Memphis to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Memphis to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Memphis to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Memphis to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Memphis to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Memphis to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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