There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Tucson by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Chicago Midway to Tucson • 6 h 26 min
$213 - $496
Cheapest option
Fly Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix • 7 h 56 min
$126 - $410
5 alternative options
Fly Chicago O'Hare to Tucson • 6 h 42 min
$163 - $437
Fly Chicago Midway to Phoenix • 7 h 38 min
$171 - $649
Bus • 42 h 10 min
Train • 2 days 7 h
$270 - $850
Drive • 28 h 30 min
$170 - $260
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago to Tucson hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Tucson via Phoenix, Az, Van Buren St & 7th St, Van Buren St & 24th St, Phoenix East, and Tucson in around 42 h 10 min.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
Flights from Chicago Midway to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 5 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
Flights from Chicago Midway to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 24 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
Flights from Chicago Midway to Tucson via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 58 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
Flights from Chicago Midway to Tucson via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 5 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
Flights from Chicago Midway to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 7 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 10 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway to Phoenix via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 16 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix via Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 16 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Tucson via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 27 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 31 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 2 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $750
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 7 h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270 - $850
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $270 - $400
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $480 - $700
- Business Coach Seat
- $550 - $850
- Room
- $1,000 - $1,400
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago, Il to Phoenix, Az
- Ave. Duration
- 38 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $170 - $430
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $170 - $280
- Flexible
- $330 - $430
- Phone
- USA: (602) 273 3544 MÉXICO: 01800 0011 827
- contact@taproyal.com
- Website
- taproyal.com
Bus from Phoenix East to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- taproyal.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Chicago to Tucson?
The distance between Chicago and Tucson is 2319 km. The road distance is 2870 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tucson?
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tucson is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 28 h 30 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Tucson?
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Tucson is to fly which takes 6 h 26 min and costs $210 - $500.
Is there a direct train between Chicago and Tucson?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station Amtrak and arriving at Tucson Amtrak. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 7 h.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Tucson?
It takes approximately 6 h 26 min to get from Chicago to Tucson, including transfers.