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How to get fromScottsdale to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Scottsdale to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 55m
    $126–239

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 3m
    $926–1,542

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 54m
    $362–522

  4. Drive  1,682.4 mi

    1. Drive from Scottsdale to Chicagocar car 1,682.4 mi
    29h 54m
    $307–444

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    6h 13m
    $196–379

  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
    8h 23m
    $191–743

Scottsdale to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,464.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDowell Rd & 87th St to Chicago Bus Station via McDowell Rd & 27th Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Denver, California St & 21st St, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, and Denver Union Station in around 40h 54m.

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