How to travel from Phoenix to Chicago, United States of America
The distance between Phoenix and Chicago is around 1,459 miles (2,348km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Phoenix to Chicago by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chicago → Phoenix if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway (MDW).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost$285
Frontier Airlines
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Bus
Take the bus to Indianapolis and then to Chicago IL.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$265
Greyhound USA
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Flagstaff Station then take the train to Chicago Union Station.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$240
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phoenix and Chicago
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Phoenix to Chicago by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.
The distance between Phoenix and Chicago is around 1,459 miles (2,348km).
It takes around 4hrs to get from Phoenix and Chicago by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Phoenix to Chicago is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $285.
The cheapest way to travel between Phoenix and Chicago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Phoenix and Chicago. We recommend that you fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway (MDW). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phoenix and Chicago. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Phoenix to Chicago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Greyhound USA, Hoosier Ride and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Phoenix and Chicago. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Phoenix and Chicago. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Phoenix and Chicago with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Phoenix and Chicago. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and and arrive into Chicago Midway (MDW). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.
The flight from Phoenix to Chicago typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and and arrive into Chicago Midway (MDW).
The closest major airport to Chicago is Midway International Airport (MDW) (MDW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) and South Bend Regional (SBN) (SBN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Phoenix and Chicago. The distance is around 1,797 miles (2,892km) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phoenix to Chicago is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $285.
Compare travel optionsbetween Phoenix and Chicago
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | $285 | every 20 mins | 2,348km (1,459 miles) |
| Fly to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | 4h 30m | $315 | every 20 mins | 2,352km (1,461 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 40m | $690 | every 4 hours | 2,505km (1,557 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | $265 | twice daily | 3,185km (1,979 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | $240 | once daily | 2,950km (1,833 miles) |
| Bus to Maricopa, Train | 2 days 7h | $250 | 3 times a week | 3,760km (2,336 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | $175 | on demand | 2,892km (1,797 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Phoenix and Chicago
Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
American Airlines
Delta
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Hoosier Ride
Barons Bus
Airports near Chicago
The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Midway International Airport (MDW)
- Distance
- 9 miles (14km) from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Distance
- 16 miles (26km) from Chicago
South Bend Regional (SBN)
- Distance
- 69 miles (110km) from Chicago