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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Chicago is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 37h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Chicago?

The distance between Phoenix and Chicago is 1463 miles. The road distance is 1703.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 36h 8m and costs $200 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Phoenix to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Chicago bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Chicago?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 37h 40m.

Where does the Phoenix to Chicago bus arrive?

Phoenix to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 9:32 AM in Phoenix and 10:32 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Chicago is 1703 miles. It takes approximately 30h 10m to drive from Phoenix to Chicago.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Chicago.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
5h 1m
$132–655
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
36h 8m
$201–523
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
37h 40m
$149–272
Drive 1,693.4 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Chicagocar 1,693.4 mi
30h 10m
$309–447
Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHX - ORD
5h 15m
$252–605
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
7h 22m
$254–1,220
Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TUS - MDW
7h 55m
$285–888
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

Phoenix to Chicago by bus and train

7Weekly Services

36h 8mAverage Duration

$201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,454.1 mi
Duration: 5h 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 Phoenix Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 37h 40m.

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