There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Canyon University by plane, train, bus, bus (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- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
6h 53m$208–381Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
6h 44m$158–661Train, bus via Flagstaff
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
35h 40m$639–1,253Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
41h 17m$341–550Drive 1,703.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grand Canyon Universitycar 1,703.6 mi
29h 59m$311–450Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MKE - PHX
8h 11m$286–625Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2d 12h$772–1,547
Chicago to Grand Canyon University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grand Canyon University is to fly which costs $200 - $390 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grand Canyon University is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grand Canyon University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 27th Av & Camelback Rd via 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Denver, El Paso and 27th Av & McDowell Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 17m.
The distance between Chicago and Grand Canyon University is 1478 miles. The road distance is 1713.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Canyon University without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 40m and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Chicago to Grand Canyon University, including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Canyon University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Canyon University is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $200 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 41h 17m.
Chicago to Grand Canyon University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Grand Canyon University is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 8:57 AM in Chicago and 6:57 AM in Grand Canyon University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Canyon University, 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 Grand Canyon University via Denver Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Phoenix, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, and 27th Av & Camelback Rd in around 41h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Denver to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grand Canyon University is 1714 miles. It takes approximately 29h 59m to drive from Chicago to Grand Canyon University.
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