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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tempe 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
    5h 24m
    $124–237

  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
    36h 33m
    $423–1,034

  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 / ...
    38h 54m
    $277–457

  4. Drive  1,685.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Chicagocar car 1,685.7 mi
    29h 55m
    $308–445

  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 42m
    $194–377

  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
    7h 53m
    $274–616

Tempe to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,460 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Tempe, 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 vehicle from Mill Ave/3rd St to Chicago Bus Station via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 38h 54m.

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