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How to get fromPhoenix, AZ to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    6h 5m
    $126–239

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 37m
    $477–1,102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 54m
    $344–495

  4. Drive  1,695.3 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Chicagocar car 1,695.3 mi
    30h 8m
    $310–447

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    6h 22m
    $196–379

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $277–618

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 10h
    $564–1,421

Phoenix, AZ to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,464.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Southwest Airlines flies 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 Chicago Bus Station via El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Denver, California St & 21st St, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, and Denver Union Station in around 38h 54m.

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