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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.
today
from $172
tomorrow
from $175
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from $192
Monday
from $185
Tuesday
from $160

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $172
  • Greyhound US
    45h 20m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:05 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    44th St/Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $172
  • Greyhound US
    52h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    2:05 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    44th St/Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $180
  • Greyhound US
    38h 15m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $183
  • Greyhound US
    38h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $184

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    37h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $175
  • Greyhound US
    39h 25m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $193
  • Greyhound US
    38h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $195
  • Greyhound US
    38h 15m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $196
  • Greyhound US
    39h 5m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $204

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $192
  • Greyhound US
    45h 20m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:05 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    44th St/Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $194
  • Greyhound US
    38h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $195
  • Greyhound US
    43h 35m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $197
  • Greyhound US
    38h 15m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $197
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ via Amarillo, TX, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      39h 25m
      0
      2:10 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      4:30 PM
      Amarillo, TX
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $87
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      11h 50m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Amarillo, TX
      Greyhound Bus Station
      5:35 AM
      Phoenix, AZ
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $75
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    45h 20m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:05 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    44th St/Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $185
  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $185
  • Greyhound US
    43h 35m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $196
  • Greyhound US
    38h 15m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $197
  • Greyhound US
    38h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $198
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ via Amarillo, TX, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      39h 25m
      0
      2:10 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      4:30 PM
      Amarillo, TX
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $87
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      11h 50m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Amarillo, TX
      Greyhound Bus Station
      5:35 AM
      Phoenix, AZ
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $75
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $160
  • Greyhound US
    43h 35m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169
  • Greyhound US
    39h 5m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $172
  • Greyhound US
    39h 25m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:35 AM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $186
  • Greyhound US
    38h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Phoenix, AZ
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $203

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 20 buses from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ starting from $160!

Cheapest Bus $160
Fastest Bus 36h 50m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Latest Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 1,451.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Chicago for Phoenix, AZ: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
$172
Thursday 04/17
$175
Friday 04/18
Saturday 04/19
Sunday 04/20
$192
Monday 04/21
$185
Tuesday 04/22
$160
Wednesday 04/23
$220
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
Saturday 04/26
Sunday 04/27
Monday 04/28
Tuesday 04/29
Wednesday 04/30
Thursday 05/01
Friday 05/02
Saturday 05/03
$132
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
Thursday 05/08
Friday 05/09
Saturday 05/10

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $160, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $192.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ, with $160. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $172.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ

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 Chicago to Phoenix, AZ 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 Chicago to Phoenix, AZ, 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 Chicago to Phoenix, AZ are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ

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

Greyhound US from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $160
Fastest Bus 36h 50m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 4/14/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Phoenix, AZ

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ.

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Phoenix, AZ bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $160 and takes 36h 50m to reach Phoenix, AZ. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $160 and $229. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Phoenix, AZ.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Phoenix, AZ bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Phoenix, AZ is offered by Greyhound US and takes 36h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $172. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Phoenix, AZ from Chicago starts at 10:00 AM. 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 Chicago to Phoenix, AZ?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Phoenix, AZ starts at 10:30 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 Chicago Phoenix, AZ route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Phoenix, AZ 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.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Phoenix, AZ 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 Chicago Phoenix, AZ 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 Chicago Phoenix, AZ 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 Chicago to Phoenix, AZ on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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