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How to get fromChicago to Surpriseby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Surprise by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. 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
    8h 8m
    $126–239

  2. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus bus Flagstaff
    35h 46m
    $1,018–1,565

  3. Drive  1,713.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Surprisecar car 1,713.5 mi
    30h 16m
    $293–423

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    8h 28m
    $166–349

  5. 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
    9h 37m
    $203–789

  6. 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 Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,477.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours.

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