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Compare bus, flight, and train for Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $210.
Distance: 1450 miles (2334 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$556 Average price | $260 Average price Cheapest | $338 Average price |
49h 39m Average total duration 49h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 36m Average total duration 40h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 7.0 - 14.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL
How to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:45 AM39h45Phoenix, AZ10:30 PMChicago, IL$2541One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM39h45Phoenix, AZ10:30 PMChicago, IL$2541One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM39h45Phoenix, AZ10:30 PMChicago, IL$2541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:20 PM42h50Phoenix, AZ10:10 AMChicago, IL$2931One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM72h50Phoenix, AZ10:20 PMChicago, IL$3671One-way0 transfers
- 3:50 PM46h10Phoenix, AZ2:00 PMChicago, IL$4711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL:
A flight is $135 (€110) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL costing on average $166 (€135).
A flight is $179 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL costing on average $210 (€171).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 39h 45m.
Train takes on average 55h 14m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United.
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