How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Phoenix cost?

The bus ticket price from Chicago to Phoenix starts at R 2 307. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Phoenix is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Phoenix?

The average travel time between Chicago and Phoenix is around 1d 19h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2337 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Phoenix?

The number of buses from Chicago to Phoenix can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Phoenix by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Phoenix?

When taking the bus from Chicago to Phoenix, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between Chicago and Phoenix leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at N 27th Ave, Phoenix Greyhound Station, Glendale Ave.

Bus Chicago to Phoenix from R 2 199 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Phoenix on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 17h	14:35	Phoenix Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Chicago to Phoenix on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	3d 4h	15:00	Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 15h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 17h	14:35	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Phoenix on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 17h	14:35	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 15h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Phoenix on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	3d 4h	15:00	Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 15h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 17h	14:35	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	07:10	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:55 PM CST.

Get from Chicago to Phoenix

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 307, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 19hAverage duration

2334 kmDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87371 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 333

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.

28 May 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.

13 October 2018

Horrible the worst ever

Idalia G.

24 May 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511 311 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Phoenix?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Phoenix

A - N 27th Ave

B - Phoenix Greyhound Station

C - Glendale Ave

D - 44th St Stn

E - Desert Ridge

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

How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Phoenix cost?
The bus ticket price from Chicago to Phoenix starts at R 2 307. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Phoenix is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Phoenix?
The average travel time between Chicago and Phoenix is around 1d 19h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2337 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Phoenix?
The number of buses from Chicago to Phoenix can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Phoenix by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Phoenix?
When taking the bus from Chicago to Phoenix, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Phoenix?
Buses travelling between Chicago and Phoenix leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at N 27th Ave, Phoenix Greyhound Station, Glendale Ave.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 5 956

13/11

R 7 428

Today

R 6 920

15/11

R 6 167

16/11

R 4 187

17/11

R 4 310

18/11

R 2 575

19/11

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 575

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 R 2 575 to R 7 971 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 R 2 575, which is on 2025-11-18.