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How to get fromPhoenix to Des Plainesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Des Plaines by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    5h
    $191–425

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    6h 11m
    $126–240

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 18m
    $439–1,041

  4. 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 N2521 / ...
    38h 38m
    $295–460

  5. Drive  1,697 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Des Plainescar car 1,697 mi
    30h 9m
    $310–448

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    7h 8m
    $286–644

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $572–1,429

Phoenix to Des Plaines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,441.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Des Plaines via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 38h 38m.

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