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Wed3 Sept
from US$196
Thu4 Sept
Fri5 Sept
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Tue9 Sept
Wed10 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Phoenix

Bus
Average priceUS$123 - US$729Average duration1d 22h
58kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$483 - US$491Average duration2d 10h
212kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Phoenix

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Phoenix. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
1d 22hAverage duration
US$123Cheapest ticket
58kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Phoenix, AZ: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$211
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance1444 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Chicago to Phoenix Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Phoenix, AZ

  1. What's the distance between Chicago and Phoenix by coach?

    The journey from Chicago to Phoenix by coach covers an approximate distance of 1449 miles (2337 km).

  2. How can I travel from Chicago to Phoenix avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/08
US$342
31/08
US$177
Today
US$380
02/09
US$347
03/09
US$205
04/09
US$152
05/09
No data
06/09
US$155
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$152

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 US$152 to US$584 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 US$152, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Phoenix!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Phoenix, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Phoenix will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Phoenix.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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