There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
4h 20m$120–230Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHX - ORD
5h 48m$204–380Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
36h 49m$529–1,147Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
38h 45m$282–524Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 11h$726–1,637Drive 1,685.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 1,685.4 mi
29h 57m$308–445
Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which costs $120 - $230 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via St Louis Bus Station, State & 95th Street and 63rd Street & Cottage Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.
The distance between Phoenix and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1452 miles. The road distance is 1695.2 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 36h 49m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 38h 45m.
Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 11:42 AM in Phoenix and 1:42 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Midway Orange Line Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, State & 95th Street, and 63rd Street & Cottage Grove in around 38h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1695 miles. It takes approximately 29h 57m to drive from Phoenix to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
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