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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane ORD - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    10h 13m
    $142–500

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus Flagstaff
    34h 44m
    $973–1,495

  3. Drive  1,646.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Grand Canyoncar car 1,646.2 mi
    28h 28m
    $282–407

  4. 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 Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 49m
    $400–513

  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 Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    10h 9m
    $440–623

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    12h 30m
    $248–530

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    12h 53m
    $208–420

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane MDW - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    10h 59m
    $202–780

Chicago to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$973Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,476.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Flagstaff and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 34h 44m.

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