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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 30h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $140 - $750.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via El Paso, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 17m.

How far is it from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

The distance between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago is 1473 miles. The road distance is 1704.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 36h 17m and costs $330 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, including transfers.

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

Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 36h 17m.

Where does the Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus arrive?

Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.

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

Chicago is 2h ahead of Phoenix, AZ. It is currently 9:45 AM in Phoenix, AZ and 11:45 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is 1705 miles. It takes approximately 30h 11m to drive from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 900+ hotels available in Chicago.

Phoenix, AZ to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago by plane, bus, train, 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 Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
6h 1m
$146–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus
2. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
36h 17m
$336–627
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
38h 32m
$527–1,202
Drive 1,695 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Chicagocar 1,695 mi
30h 11m
$310–447
Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHX - ORD
6h 23m
$256–659
Bus to Tucson, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TUS - MDW
8h 28m
$262–1,067
Fly Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane PHX - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 34m
$249–1,173
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 9h
$618–1,428

Phoenix, AZ to Chicago by bus and train

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38h 32mAverage Duration

$527Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,464.3 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Dearborn & Harrison via El Paso, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 36h 17m.

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