What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Phoenix is to fly which costs $170 - $600 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 10m.

How far is it from Illinois to Phoenix?

The distance between Illinois and Phoenix is 1463 miles. The road distance is 1710 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Phoenix without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 9m and costs $180 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Illinois to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Phoenix bus from?

Illinois to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Phoenix?

The best way to get from Illinois to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $450 and takes 37h 10m.

Where does the Illinois to Phoenix bus arrive?

Illinois to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h behind Illinois. It is currently 3:26 PM in Illinois and 2:26 PM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Illinois to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Phoenix is 1710 miles. It takes approximately 29h 47m to drive from Illinois to Phoenix.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Phoenix?

Book your Illinois to Phoenix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2309+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Illinois to Phoenix - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)MDW - PHX
5h 28m
$132–655
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to FlagstaffSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2047
35h 9m
$187–1,226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1210
37h 10m
$228–444
Drive 1,700.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Phoenix1,700.1 mi
29h 47m
$311–449
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)ORD - PHX
5h 43m
$222–605
Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)RFD - AZA
4h 50m
$196–600
Fly Peoria International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)PIA - AZA
5h 54m
$179–569
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Phoenix
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Phoenix (PHX)STL - PHX
7h 3m
$341–707
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa AmtrakTexas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2d 13h

Illinois to Phoenix by train and bus

9Weekly Services

35h 9mAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Illinois to Phoenix.

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Distance: 1,454.2 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Volaris, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 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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