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What is the best route from Chicago to Phoenix?

I’m a small business owner in Chicago, Illinois, and I’m driving myself to a conference in Phoenix, Arizona. What is the best driving route from Chicago to Phoenix?

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Sounds like a great opportunity for professional development and warmer weather! The best route from
Chicago
 to
Phoenix
 follows I-55 South, I-44 West, and I-40 West and takes about 27 hours to complete.
Unfortunately, this route does not avoid tolls, but it does avoid backroads and gives you plenty of opportunities to take breaks. Here’s the route in detail with some potential stopping points along the way:
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