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2894 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Phoenix, Az to Chicago

Composite routes from Phoenix, Az to Chicago

Cheapest
27 h 54 min
Car
2894 km.
from $159
Other
36 h 33 min
Bus, Train
2334 km.
from $293.40
40 h 10 min
2334 km.
from $514.74
7 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
2335 km.
from $314.05
2 d 9 h 22 min
Bus, Train
2334 km.
from $370.58

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$702.50
Plane from Phoenix to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$766.36

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Phoenix to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$830.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.55–$204.36
Plane from Phoenix to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.86–$306.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$638.63
Plane from Phoenix to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$498.13
Plane from Phoenix to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$587.54

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Phoenix to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$485.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
31h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$166.04–$536.45
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.77–$89.41
Train from Maricopa to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
30h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$121.34–$702.50
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.10–$191.59

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Station to Flagstaff
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.60–$70.25

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.02–$24.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is to fly which costs $26.09 - $184.78 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $26.09 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 7th St & Van Buren St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 10m.

How far is it from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

The distance between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago is 2349 km. The road distance is 2891.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 36h 33m and costs $152.17 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $26.09 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $815.22 and takes 40h 10m.

Where does the Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Phoenix, AZ. It is currently 01:26 in Phoenix, AZ and 03:26 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is 2892 km. It takes approximately 28h 2m to drive from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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