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Route overview: Chicago to Memphis (MEM) flight deals

Chicago → Memphis

Dec 30, 2026 · return Jan 9, 2027

MDW → MEM1 adulteconomyRound trip

3 flight options · 1 airline

Nonstop flights

Wed, Dec 30 – Sat, Jan 9

Southwest Airlines
10:15 amMDW
1h 40m
Nonstop
11:55 amMEM
Southwest Airlines
4:15 pmMEM
1h 40m
Nonstop
5:55 pmMDW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

Wed, Dec 30 – Sat, Jan 9

Southwest Airlines
8:40 pmMDW
1h 55m
Nonstop
10:35 pmMEM
Southwest Airlines
4:15 pmMEM
1h 40m
Nonstop
5:55 pmMDW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

One-stop flights

Wed, Dec 30 – Sat, Jan 9

Southwest Airlines
5:25 pmMDW
6h 30m
BNA · 4h
11:55 pmMEM
Southwest Airlines
4:15 pmMEM
1h 40m
Nonstop
5:55 pmMDW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

Route overview: Chicago to Memphis (MEM) flight deals

Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-30 → 2027-01-09Southwest AirlinesWN1288 / WN1719$315.002026-10-29T01:29:09Z
2026-12-30 → 2027-01-09Southwest AirlinesWN3282 / WN1719$315.002026-10-29T01:29:09Z
2026-12-30 → 2027-01-09Southwest AirlinesWN2897 + WN333 / WN1719$324.382026-10-29T01:29:09Z

2026-12-30 → 2027-01-09 · $315.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN1288: MDW 2026-12-30 10:15:00 → MEM 2026-12-30 11:55:00; nonstop; 100 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1719: MEM 2027-01-09 16:15:00 → MDW 2027-01-09 17:55:00; nonstop; 100 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-30 → 2027-01-09 · $315.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3282: MDW 2026-12-30 20:40:00 → MEM 2026-12-30 22:35:00; nonstop; 115 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1719: MEM 2027-01-09 16:15:00 → MDW 2027-01-09 17:55:00; nonstop; 100 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-30 → 2027-01-09 · $324.38

  • Southwest Airlines WN2897 / WN333: MDW 2026-12-30 17:25:00 → MEM 2026-12-30 23:55:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 390 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2897: MDW 2026-12-30 17:25:00 → BNA 2026-12-30 18:50:00; layover at BNA: 240 minutes.
    • WN333: BNA 2026-12-30 22:50:00 → MEM 2026-12-30 23:55:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1719: MEM 2027-01-09 16:15:00 → MDW 2027-01-09 17:55:00; nonstop; 100 minutes. Local airport times.

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