Bus Phoenix, AZ to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$141

tomorrow

$157

Saturday

$124

Sunday

$126

Monday

$129

Tuesday

$129

Wednesday

$144

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 40m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Greyhound US	39h 20m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 20m
FlixBus	63h 20m	12:25 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2026 12:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 20m
FlixBus	71h 20m	12:25 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	1:45 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2026 12:25:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	42h 10m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/24/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
FlixBus	63h 20m	12:25 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/24/2026 12:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 20m
FlixBus	71h 20m	12:25 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	1:45 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/24/2026 12:25:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 20m
Greyhound US	39h 20m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/24/2026 10:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 20m
Greyhound US	43h 0m	7:20 AM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/24/2026 7:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 45m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	50h 10m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	1:45 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 10m
Greyhound US	42h 40m	7:40 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:40:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 40m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Greyhound US	41h 45m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Greyhound US	39h 20m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 20m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	46h 20m	7:40 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 45m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Greyhound US	44h 0m	7:20 AM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 0m
FlixBus	62h 55m	12:25 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 55m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
FlixBus	63h 20m	12:25 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 45m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Greyhound US	41h 50m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 50m
FlixBus	62h 40m	12:40 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 40m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 45m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Greyhound US	42h 40m	7:40 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	9:35 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Greyhound US	39h 20m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 47 buses from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago, with 8 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/22/2026 costs just $113, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago starting from $113!

Cheapest Bus	$113
Fastest Bus	41h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:25 PM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	1,451.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Phoenix, AZ for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$139

Friday 07/24

$157

Saturday 07/25

$124

Sunday 07/26

$126

Monday 07/27

$129

Tuesday 07/28

$143

Wednesday 07/29

$144

Thursday 07/30

$160

Friday 07/31

$180

Saturday 08/01

$144

Sunday 08/02

$153

Monday 08/03

$154

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$139

Thursday 08/06

$174

Friday 08/07

$145

Saturday 08/08

$162

Sunday 08/09

$134

Monday 08/10

$138

Tuesday 08/11

$157

Wednesday 08/12

$164

Thursday 08/13

$151

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $124, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $145.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, with $124. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $133.

How to save money travelling from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Phoenix, AZ to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Phoenix, AZ to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$124
Fastest Bus	41h 20m
Earliest Bus	10:45 PM
Last Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Phoenix, AZ and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Phoenix, AZ and Chicago.

24th St & Jefferson St Station

24th St & Jefferson St

27th Av & McDowell Rd Bus Stop

N 27th Ave 1614

Bus Station

E Buckeye Rd 2115

44th St/Washington

Downtown

S 1st St 401S

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Phoenix, AZ to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus

How much does a Phoenix, AZ Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $113 and takes 43h 45m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $113 and $194. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 41h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $158. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Phoenix, AZ starts at 12:25 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Phoenix, AZ for Chicago starts at 10:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Phoenix, AZ Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Phoenix, AZ and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Phoenix, AZ to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Phoenix, AZ Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Phoenix, AZ Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Phoenix, AZ to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Phoenix, AZ and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Phoenix, AZ and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!