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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Surprise is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 30h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Surprise is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $180 - $950.

How far is it from Chicago to Surprise?

The distance between Chicago and Surprise is 1486 miles. The road distance is 1723.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Surprise without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 45m and costs $470 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Chicago to Surprise, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Surprise?

Surprise is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 5:20 AM in Chicago and 4:20 AM in Surprise.

Can I drive from Chicago to Surprise?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Surprise is 1723 miles. It takes approximately 30h 19m to drive from Chicago to Surprise.

Where can I stay near Surprise?

There are 597+ hotels available in Surprise.

Chicago to Surprise - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Surprise 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
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
8h 9m
$186–909
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
35h 45m
$473–1,004
Drive 1,713.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Surprisecar 1,713.5 mi
30h 19m
$313–452
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
8h 33m
$306–659
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
9h 41m
$245–1,161
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 14h
$535–1,199

Chicago to Surprise by train and bus (Amtrak)

3Weekly Services

2d 14hAverage Duration

$535Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Surprise.

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Distance: 1,477.1 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours.

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