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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 29h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Phoenix via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago, Dallas and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 43m.

How far is it from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ is 1471 miles. The road distance is 1711.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 20m and costs $470 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Phoenix, AZ bus from?

Chicago to Phoenix, AZ bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ?

The best way to get from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 37h 43m.

Where does the Chicago to Phoenix, AZ bus arrive?

Chicago to Phoenix, AZ bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Dallas Jefferson station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ?

Phoenix, AZ is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:50 PM in Chicago and 6:50 PM in Phoenix, AZ.

Can I drive from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Phoenix, AZ is 1712 miles. It takes approximately 29h 57m to drive from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ.

Where can I stay near Phoenix, AZ?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Phoenix, AZ.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ by plane, train, bus, 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
6h 36m
$168–811
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 20m
$475–1,007
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
37h 43m
$332–632
Drive 1,702 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Phoenix, AZcar 1,702 mi
29h 57m
$311–449
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
6h 59m
$258–561
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
8h 7m
$260–1,267
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
$604–1,315

Chicago to Phoenix, AZ by train and bus (Amtrak)

3Weekly Services

2d 13hAverage Duration

$604Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,462.5 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Phoenix via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Dallas, El Paso, and El Paso in around 37h 43m.

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