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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Carefree is to fly which costs $230 - $500 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Carefree is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $180 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Carefree?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Carefree. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Marriott Dr & Desert Ridge Marriott via St Louis Bus Station and 44th St PHX Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 47m.

How far is it from Chicago to Carefree?

The distance between Chicago and Carefree is 1496 miles. The road distance is 1712.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Carefree without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 51m and costs $650 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Chicago to Carefree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Carefree bus from?

Chicago to Carefree bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Carefree?

The best way to get from Chicago to Carefree is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $230 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 38h 47m.

Where does the Chicago to Carefree bus arrive?

Chicago to Carefree bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Carefree?

Carefree is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 11:19 AM in Chicago and 9:19 AM in Carefree.

Can I drive from Chicago to Carefree?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Carefree is 1712 miles. It takes approximately 29h 55m to drive from Chicago to Carefree.

Where can I stay near Carefree?

There are 91+ hotels available in Carefree.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Carefree by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
7h 8m
$234–492
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
6h 58m
$184–752
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
35h 51m
$655–1,249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
38h 47m
$321–577
Drive 1,702.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Carefreecar 1,702.1 mi
29h 55m
$311–449
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MKE - PHX
8h 27m
$312–666
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2d 11h
$829–1,591

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

136Weekly Planes

4h 2mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Carefree.

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Distance: 1,487.4 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carefree via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 44th St PHX Sky Train Station, and Marriott Dr & Desert Ridge Marriott in around 38h 47m.

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