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

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Chicago is to bus which costs $150 - $600 and takes 39h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $110 - $490.

How far is it from Tempe to Chicago?

The distance between Tempe and Chicago is 1469 miles. The road distance is 1694.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tempe to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 36h 33m and costs $190 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Tempe to Chicago, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Tempe to Chicago?

The best way to get from Tempe to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $600 and takes 39h 7m.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h ahead of Tempe. It is currently 9:56 AM in Tempe and 10:56 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Tempe to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Chicago is 1695 miles. It takes approximately 29h 51m to drive from Tempe to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tempe 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 Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)PHX - MDW
5h 29m
$114–487
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train StationFlixBus 2047
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
36h 33m
$194–1,257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
39h 7m
$159–559
Drive 1,685.1 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Chicago1,685.1 mi
29h 51m
$308–445
Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)PHX - ORD
5h 45m
$224–657
Fly Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)PHX - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
7h 50m
$266–1,227
Bus to Tucson, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtown
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)TUS - MDW
7h 45m
$178–750
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson DowntownFlixBus 2042 / ...
2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
2d 5h
$186–945

Tempe to Chicago by bus and train

7Weekly Services

36h 33mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,460 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Volaris, 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 Tempe to Chicago Bus Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 39h 7m.

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