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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Benson by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ORD - TUS
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    8h 29m
    $178–740

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    39h 24m
    $601–1,218

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Benson Visitors Centerbus bus
    41h 25m
    $307–586

  4. Drive 1,666.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bensoncar car 1,666.1 mi
    27h 55m
    $305–440

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tucson, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MDW - TUS
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    8h 15m
    $218–940

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    9h 49m
    $352–544

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    9h 39m
    $272–404

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Tucson, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MKE - TUS
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    11h 28m
    $285–1,205

  9. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MKE - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    11h 8m
    $429–789

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Benson Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 5h
    $700–1,500

Chicago to Benson by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration39h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,508.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benson Visitors Center via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 41h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Benson Amtrak 3 times a week. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 2d 5h.

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