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How to get fromChicago to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    5h 49m
    $222–655
  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    5h 34m
    $162–805
  3. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    35h 9m
    $187–1,225
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    37h 10m
    $227–444
  5. Drive 1,700.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Phoenixcar car 1,700.1 mi
    29h 47m
    $311–449
  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MKE - PHX
    7h
    $254–1,218
  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 13h

Chicago to Phoenix by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration35h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 37h 10m.

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