What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Phoenix is to bus which costs $290 - $550 and takes 36h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

How far is it from Chicago to Phoenix?

The distance between Chicago and Phoenix is 1462 miles. The road distance is 1710.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Phoenix without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 14m and costs $470 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Chicago to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Phoenix bus from?

Chicago to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Phoenix?

The best way to get from Chicago to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 36h 55m.

Where does the Chicago to Phoenix bus arrive?

Chicago to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:43 AM in Chicago and 1:43 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Chicago to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Phoenix is 1710 miles. It takes approximately 29h 55m to drive from Chicago to Phoenix.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Phoenix?

Book your Chicago to Phoenix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2832+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Chicago to Phoenix - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
5h 24m
$172–805
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
35h 14m
$477–1,032
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
36h 55m
$291–549
Drive 1,700.2 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Phoenixcar 1,700.2 mi
29h 55m
$311–449
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
5h 47m
$252–655
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MKE - PHX
6h 55m
$255–1,164
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2d 13h
$647–1,396

Chicago to Phoenix by train and bus

7Weekly Services

35h 14mAverage Duration

$477Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,453.4 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 36h 55m.

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