How far is Chicago from Phoenix?

Chicago and Phoenix are 1449 miles (2337 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Phoenix?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Phoenix leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at N 27th Ave. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Phoenix?

Once in Phoenix, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Carnival of Illusion, Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course, South Mountain Park, Orpheum Theater and Arizona Outdoor Fun.

Bus Chicago to Phoenix from $126 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Phoenix on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 17h	2:35pm	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 15h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 10h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Chicago to Phoenix

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

1447 milesDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Phoenix?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Phoenix

A
N 27th Ave
1614 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
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B
Phoenix Greyhound Station
2115 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
C
Glendale Ave
2647 W Glendale Ave, Ste 17, Phoenix, Az, Glendale, AZ 85051
D
44th St Stn
44th Street Transit Center 42009 E Washigton Street, 85034
E
Desert Ridge
Mellow Mushroom, 5293-5343 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Phoenix recent customer reviews

Poor communication with some of the drivers. On the stop at Albuquerque NM the driver was late by 4 hours ..

Dennis C.

May 28, 2022

Very rude staff in Kansas City, Missouri. Very unprofessional, gotten yelled at by a girl named beveerlee (training) She was so rude to me. Never AGAIN will I travel thru Missouri again.

Kathryn A.

October 13, 2018

Horrible the worst ever

Idalia G.

May 24, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ by bus

How far is Chicago from Phoenix?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Phoenix?
What are the best sights and things to do in Phoenix?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$528

11/25

$487

Today

$141

11/27

$396

11/28

$189

11/29

$253

11/30

$373

12/01

$126

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $126

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $126 to $589 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-12-01.