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How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) 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
    3h 56m
    $130–230

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Camp Verde Chevron Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    37h 29m
    $583–1,325

  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 2510 / ...
    38h 35m
    $280–530

  4. Drive 1,688.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Chicagocar car 1,688.7 mi
    29h 58m
    $309–446

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    4h 14m
    $202–368

  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
    6h 20m
    $285–612

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $711–1,615

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,452.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), 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 vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Chicago Bus Station via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 38h 35m.

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