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How to get fromPhoenix to Washington & Stateby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Washington & State 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
    5h 4m
    $122–235

  2. 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
    36h 25m
    $432–1,033

  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 N2521 / ...
    37h 44m
    $287–450

  4. Drive  1,694.3 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Washington & Statecar car 1,694.3 mi
    30h 7m
    $310–447

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    5h 12m
    $192–375

  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 20m
    $287–594

  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 11h
    $569–1,425

Phoenix to Washington & State by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,455.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Washington & State, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Washington & State via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 37h 44m.

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