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How to get fromChicago to Flagstaffby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane ORD - FLG
    8h 7m
    $146–622

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 44m
    $550–1,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    34h 20m
    $259–480

  4. Drive 1,606.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Flagstaffcar car 1,606.3 mi
    27h 37m
    $294–424

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

    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 Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    8h 19m
    $386–629

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    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 Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    8h 9m
    $336–889

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Prescott, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane ORD - PRC
    2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff University Northbus bus
    9h 58m
    $248–725

Chicago to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration31h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,386.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Flagstaff (FLG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,100 and the journey takes 31h 44m.

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