What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Arizona?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Arizona is to fly which costs $200 - $450 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Arizona?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Arizona is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Arizona?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Arizona. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Buckeye Rd & Central Av via St Louis Bus Station and 24th St PHX Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 26m.

How far is it from Illinois to Arizona?

The distance between Illinois and Arizona is 1470 miles. The road distance is 1710 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Arizona without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Arizona without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 35h 31m and costs $550 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Arizona?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Illinois to Arizona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Arizona bus from?

Illinois to Arizona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Arizona?

The best way to get from Illinois to Arizona is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $200 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 37h 26m.

Where does the Illinois to Arizona bus arrive?

Illinois to Arizona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Arizona?

Arizona is 2h behind Illinois. It is currently 3:25 AM in Illinois and 1:25 AM in Arizona.

Can I drive from Illinois to Arizona?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Arizona is 1710 miles. It takes approximately 29h 52m to drive from Illinois to Arizona.

Where can I stay near Arizona?

There are 2883+ hotels available in Arizona.

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There are 10 ways to get from Illinois to Arizona by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
5h 49m
$204–447
Fly Peoria International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane PIA - AZA
6h 20m
$115–555
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
35h 31m
$577–1,132
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 26m
$281–532
Drive 1,700.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Phoenixcar 1,700.1 mi
29h 52m
$311–449
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
5h 39m
$154–707
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)plane ORD - TUS
6h 58m
$172–755
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)plane MDW - TUS
6h 44m
$212–955
Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane RFD - AZA
5h 22m
$149–583
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 12h
$781–1,525

Illinois to Arizona by train, bus, and tram

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Distance: 1,461.5 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Arizona, 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 Buckeye Rd & Central Av via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), and 24th St PHX Sky Train Station in around 37h 26m.

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