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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Yuma by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yuma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane ORD - YUM
    9h
    $104–477

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    39h 19m
    $978–1,503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    41h 5m
    $337–522

  4. Drive  1,878.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Yumacar car 1,878.7 mi
    32h 59m
    $343–496

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    9h 37m
    $150–285

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    9h 51m
    $220–425

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    11h 29m
    $182–755

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Yuma International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane MDW - YUM
    8h 55m
    $154–707

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $1,300–2,100

Chicago to Yuma by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration39h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$978Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,615.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h

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

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 41h 5m.

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