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How to get fromPhoenix to Illinoisby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Phoenix to Illinois by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    5h 1m
    $122–555

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 8m
    $572–1,137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    37h 30m
    $279–509

  4. Drive 1,693.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Chicagocar car 1,693.4 mi
    30h 7m
    $309–447

  5. Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    5h 19m
    $202–385

  6. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane AZA - RFD
    4h 56m
    $178–688

  7. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane AZA - PIA
    5h 46m
    $145–660

  8. Fly Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 16m
    $203–868

  9. Fly Phoenix 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
    7h 25m
    $209–869

  10. 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
    $772–1,531

Phoenix to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$572Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,454.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines flies 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 30m.

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