Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 52.3 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Train | PHX Sky Train to 44th St/Washington station, then Valley Metro Rail to downtown | $2 light rail fare to downtown |
3 airlines fly nonstop from O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 52.3 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Train | PHX Sky Train to 44th St/Washington station, then Valley Metro Rail to downtown | $2 light rail fare to downtown |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Phoenix is 1 hour behind Chicago in January and 2 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Phoenix uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 1,437 miles (2,313 km) between the airports.
Phoenix is 1 hour behind Chicago in January and 2 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
PHX Sky Train to 44th St/Washington station, then Valley Metro Rail to downtown, $2 light rail fare to downtown.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.