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How to get fromChicago to Phoenix, AZby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    6h 37m
    $128–241

  2. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus bus Flagstaff
    37h 19m
    $982–1,521

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus bus
    40h 29m
    $363–520

  4. Drive  1,702 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Phoenix, AZcar car 1,702 mi
    29h 54m
    $311–449

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    6h 53m
    $198–381

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    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
    8h 6m
    $205–792

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane SBN - AZA
    8h 11m
    $200–716

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 12h

Chicago to Phoenix, AZ by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$982Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,463 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Phoenix via Denver Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, El Paso Bus Station, and El Paso in around 40h 29m.

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