There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Peoria International Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PIA - FLG
8h 18m$143–628Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane ORD - FLG
7h 30m$134–532Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
31h 44m$430–1,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
34h 20m$257–410Drive 1,606.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Flagstaffcar 1,606.3 mi
27h 37m$294–424Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
8h 9m$306–419Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
8h 30m$376–559
Illinois to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Flagstaff is to bus which costs $250 - $410 and takes 34h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Flagstaff. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31h 44m.
The distance between Illinois and Flagstaff is 1274 miles. The road distance is 1615.7 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 31h 44m and costs $430 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Illinois to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Illinois to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 31h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 34h 20m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines flies from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Flagstaff (FLG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff once daily. Tickets cost $430–1,000 and the journey takes 31h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Flagstaff via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Flagstaff via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff via Kansas City, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff via Des Moines, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff via St. Louis, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff via Albuquerque, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Flagstaff via Omaha, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Illinois to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Flagstaff is 2h behind Illinois. It is currently 1:17 PM in Illinois and 11:17 AM in Flagstaff.
Illinois to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flagstaff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Flagstaff is 1616 miles. It takes approximately 27h 37m to drive from Illinois to Flagstaff.
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Book your Illinois to Flagstaff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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