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How to get fromChicago to Phoenix Airport (PHX)by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    5h 19m
    $202–375

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    5h 9m
    $122–235

  3. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    35h 16m
    $570–1,153

  4. 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 Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    37h 2m
    $282–536

  5. Drive 1,696.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Phoenix Airport (PHX)car car 1,696.8 mi
    29h 48m
    $310–448

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 38m
    $280–620

  7. Train, bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSN - PHX
    9h 31m
    $222–681

  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 Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 10h
    $758–1,533

Chicago to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,454.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Phoenix Airport (PHX), 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 Terminal 4 Station via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), and 24th St Station in around 37h 2m.

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