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

The cheapest way to get from Surprise to Chicago is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 41h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Surprise to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $140 - $800.

How far is it from Surprise to Chicago?

The distance between Surprise and Chicago is 1487 miles. The road distance is 1716.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Surprise to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 36h 44m and costs $500 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Surprise to Chicago, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Surprise to Chicago?

The best way to get from Surprise to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 41h 1m.

What is the time difference between Surprise and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Surprise. It is currently 9:50 AM in Surprise and 11:50 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Surprise to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Surprise to Chicago is 1716 miles. It takes approximately 30h 32m to drive from Surprise to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago.

Surprise to Chicago - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Surprise to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
6h 22m
$146–759
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff University Northbus Phx
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
36h 44m
$526–1,099
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 / ...
41h 1m
$294–562
Drive 1,706.2 mi
1. Drive from Surprise to Chicagocar 1,706.2 mi
30h 32m
$312–450
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHX - ORD
6h 48m
$256–559
Fly 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 55m
$267–1,268
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
$567–1,329

Surprise to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

3Weekly Services

2d 9hAverage Duration

$567Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,478 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 111th Av & Thunderbird Bl to Chicago Bus Station via Sunnyslope TC, Jefferson St & 12th St, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 41h 1m.

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