Flights Memphis → Chicago
As of November 2026, economy flights from Memphis to Chicago have a typical range USD 422–1509, median USD 631. Full range across all 78 offers: USD 421–1811. We found 54% of 78 offers from budget carriers (around USD 492) and 46% from full-service carriers (around USD 867).
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Best offers by airline: Memphis → Chicago
Based on 78 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Memphis → Chicago
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American | — | USD 110 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Memphis to Chicago cost?
Based on 78 offers · November 2026
Memphis to Chicago flights ranged from USD 421 to USD 1811 across 78 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 490 and premium fares around 768 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 78 offers.
These 78 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 442 and USD 839
What hidden fees do Memphis to Chicago flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Memphis to Chicago routes. The breakdown below is based on 78 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| UA | 29 | 3% |
| WN | 23 | 5% |
| AA | 70 | 12% |
| American | 110 | 25% |
American: base ~USD 331 + fees USD 110 = ~USD 441 total. United Airlines: base ~USD 838 + fees USD 29 = ~USD 867 total.
American's USD 110 ancillary fees narrow the gap with United Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 507 base difference shrinks to USD 426 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Memphis to Chicago?
4 airlines flew Memphis to Chicago in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest Airlines), fares ranged USD 421–631 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest Airlines | 16 | 421–631 | 422 | 23 (5%) |
 American | 3 | 441–457 | 441 | 110 (25%) |
 American Airlines | 23 | 442–764 | 492 | 70 (14%) |
 United Airlines | 36 | 422–1670 | 867 | 29 (3%) |
Where do the best Memphis → Chicago prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Memphis to Chicago flights
- Full-service carriers on Memphis–Chicago cost 1.4x more than budget airlines (USD 600 vs USD 422 median; overall median USD 631).
- American charges 4.9x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 110 vs USD 23 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 742 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 441. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Memphis to Chicago cost?
- Based on 78 offers analyzed, Memphis to Chicago flights range from USD 421 to USD 1811, with a median price of USD 631. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Memphis to Chicago flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 43 to the base fare on Memphis to Chicago flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Memphis to Chicago including all fees?
- Southwest Airlines has the lowest median fare on Memphis to Chicago at USD 422 (median across 16 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Memphis–Chicago flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 441. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Memphis to Chicago routes?
- Memphis to Chicago has 4 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 421 to USD 1811 across 78 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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