What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sun City?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sun City is to fly which costs $120 - $250 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Sun City?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Sun City is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $120 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Sun City?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Sun City station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 22m.

How far is it from Chicago to Sun City?

The distance between Chicago and Sun City is 1491 miles. The road distance is 1719.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Sun City without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Sun City without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 41m and costs $600 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Sun City?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Chicago to Sun City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Sun City bus from?

Chicago to Sun City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Sun City?

The best way to get from Chicago to Sun City is to bus which takes 37h 22m and costs $330 - $600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Chicago to Sun City bus arrive?

Chicago to Sun City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sun City?

Sun City is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 7:59 PM in Chicago and 5:59 PM in Sun City.

Can I drive from Chicago to Sun City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Sun City is 1720 miles. It takes approximately 30h 9m to drive from Chicago to Sun City.

Where can I stay near Sun City?

There are 1285+ hotels available in Sun City.

Chicago to Sun City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and line 106 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Sun City by plane, tram, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, tram, line 106 bus
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
2. Take the tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwytram
3. Take the bus from Thelda Williams TC to Peoria Av & 99th Avbus
7h 57m
$208–381
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
7h 47m
$128–241
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
35h 41m
$626–1,249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
37h 22m
$331–583
Drive 1,709.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Sun Citycar 1,709.7 mi
30h 9m
$312–451
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MKE - PHX
9h 16m
$285–626
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2d 13h
$753–1,540

Chicago to Sun City by train and bus (Amtrak)

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2d 13hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,482.2 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sun City via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 37h 22m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours.

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