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How to get fromGlendale to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Glendale to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    6h 27m
    $124–237

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Glendale to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2043
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 8m
    $522–1,136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    39h 52m
    $282–527

  4. Drive 1,697.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glendale to Chicagocar car 1,697.3 mi
    30h 15m
    $310–448

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    6h 45m
    $204–377

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $281–626

Glendale to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,471 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 59th Av & Glendale Av to Chicago Bus Station via Buckeye Rd & 59th Av, 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 39h 52m.

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