How to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL

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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 €25. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €171.

Distance: 1450 miles (2334 km)

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Bus

€442

Average price

€201

Average price

Cheapest

€265

Average price

49h 33m

Average total duration

49h 3m

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30m

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7h 1m

Average total duration

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4h 1m

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3h 0m

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40h 36m

Average total duration

40h 6m

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30m

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0.7 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

7.0 - 14.0kg

CO2 emissions

2.3 - 5.8kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Frontier Airlines

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Greyhound

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from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL

How to get from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Frontier AirlinesF91828
12:31PM3h32
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
05:03PMO'Hare International Airport
$2781One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Frontier AirlinesF91086 · F93043
11:59PM14h53
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
03:52PMO'Hare International Airport
$2411One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

American AirlinesAA1614
08:26PM3h25
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
12:51AMO'Hare International Airport
$4991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
11:45PM39h45
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
04:30PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2591One-way
1 transfer
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08:50AM42h20
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
04:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2731One-way
2 transfers
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08:20AM42h50
Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ
04:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2731One-way
3 transfers
UnitedUA2009
08:30AM3h32
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
01:02PMO'Hare International Airport
$4991One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2230
09:40AM3h34
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
02:14PMO'Hare International Airport
$4991One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA979
07:00AM3h32
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11:32AMO'Hare International Airport
$4991One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL is a flight with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL:

A flight is $125 (€99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL costing on average $156 (€123).

A flight is $184 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL costing on average $216 (€171).

The fastest way to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 39h 45m.

Train takes on average 55h 14m.

The distance from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL is approximately 1450 miles (2334 km).
The average frequency per day from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 50 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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