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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Canyon to Chicago by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    8h 51m
    $398–511

  2. Bus to Flagstaff, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLG - MDW
    8h 59m
    $165–629

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Grand Canyon
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 43m
    $953–1,578

  4. Drive  1,646.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Canyon to Chicagocar car 1,646.6 mi
    28h 31m
    $301–435

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    9h 10m
    $468–651

  6. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAS - MDW
    10h 57m
    $237–450

  7. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAS - ORD
    11h 15m
    $192–370

  8. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 20m
    $463–1,015

Grand Canyon to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$953Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,679.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon to Chicago. However, you can take the shuttle to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Chicago Union Station via Flagstaff Amtrak Station and Flagstaff in around 35h 43m.

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