What is the distance between Chicago and Flagstaff?

About 1375 miles (2218 km) separate Chicago and Flagstaff.

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

If you're headed to Flagstaff from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Flagstaff from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Flagstaff on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	3:55am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 14h	10:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Chicago Train Station	1d 13h	10:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	10:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 21h	6:30pm	Southside	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Flagstaff

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Flagstaff. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 12hAverage Duration

1369 milesDistance

201kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $476	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$147 - $1,476	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 201kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,379 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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Flagstaff?

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 Flagstaff

A - Greyhound Station

B - Southside

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Flagstaff, US by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Flagstaff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Flagstaff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$138

11/18

$363

Today

$137

11/20

$152

11/21

$166

11/22

$215

11/23

$142

11/24

$156

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Flagstaff, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $137

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

You can expect to pay from $137 to $455 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Flagstaff, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-11-23.