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Flights from Tucson to Chicago

Flight Info | Tucson to Chicago

The distance between Tucson and Chicago is approximately 2,326.65 km. It takes around 3 hours 46 minutes on average to fly from Tucson to Chicago. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$130
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines TUS-CHI 8h 14m · 1 stop Sat, Sep 12
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Cheapest round-trip
$195
American Airlines American Airlines TUS-CHI 3h 48m · Nonstop Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
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Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines Cheapest · From $130 American Airlines American Airlines Most booked
When to travel
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,326.65 km
Flight distance
3h 46m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Tucson to Chicago: One way flights from $176, round trip flights from $195. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TUS 6:11 AM
        3h 48m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:59 AM
        Tucson - Chicago | Mon, Aug 17 | American Airlines
        ORD 9:14 PM
        3h 43m
        Nonstop
        TUS 10:57 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Mon, Aug 24 | American Airlines
        $195 $422
        54% off
        54% off
        $422 $195
      • TUS 12:33 PM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:48 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Sat, Aug 15 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 2:36 PM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        TUS 8:56 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Mon, Aug 17 | Delta Air Lines
        $261 $422
        38% off
        38% off
        $422 $261
      • TUS 1:45 PM
        6h 59m
        1 stop
        MDW 10:44 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Wed, Sep 9 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 6:05 AM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        TUS 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Sat, Sep 12 | Delta Air Lines
        $267 $422
        37% off
        37% off
        $422 $267
      • TUS 6:00 AM
        7h 44m
        1 stop
        MDW 3:44 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Sat, Sep 5 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 6:05 AM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        TUS 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Sat, Sep 12 | Delta Air Lines
        $267
        37% off
        $422 $267
      • TUS 1:44 PM
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 6:05 AM
        8h 29m
        1 stop
        TUS 12:34 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Tue, Sep 22 | Delta Air Lines
        $267
        37% off
        $422 $267
      • TUS 1:45 PM
        7h
        1 stop
        MDW 10:45 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Mon, Sep 21 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 2:05 PM
        9h 34m
        1 stop
        TUS 9:39 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Sat, Sep 26 | Delta Air Lines
        $276
        35% off
        $422 $276
      • TUS 1:28 PM
        7h 8m
        1 stop
        MDW 10:36 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Fri, Aug 14 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 5:10 PM
        6h 31m
        1 stop
        TUS 9:41 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Mon, Aug 17 | Delta Air Lines
        $283
        33% off
        $422 $283
      • TUS 12:33 PM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:48 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Thu, Aug 20 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 5:10 PM
        6h 31m
        1 stop
        TUS 9:41 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Mon, Aug 24 | Delta Air Lines
        $308
        27% off
        $422 $308
      • TUS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        TUS 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Tucson | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TUS 12:27 PM
        3h 51m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:18 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Wed, Sep 9 | American Airlines
        $176 $243
        28% off
        28% off
        $243 $176
      • TUS 12:27 PM
        3h 51m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:18 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Fri, Sep 11 | American Airlines
        $177 $243
        27% off
        27% off
        $243 $177
      • TUS 1:45 PM
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 | Delta Air Lines
        $130 $243
        47% off
        47% off
        $243 $130
      • TUS 1:45 PM
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Wed, Sep 9 | Delta Air Lines
        $135
        44% off
        $243 $135
      • TUS 1:45 PM
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Mon, Sep 21 | Delta Air Lines
        $161
        34% off
        $243 $161
      • TUS 6:29 AM
        9h 11m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Fri, Aug 21 | Delta Air Lines
        $162
        33% off
        $243 $162
      • TUS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Tucson - Chicago | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Tucson to Chicago

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Tucson to Chicago, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tucson to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tucson to Chicago (TUS-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as $130 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TUS to ORD on Sat, Sep 12), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $195 departing on Mon, Aug 17 and returning on Mon, Aug 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tucson to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 46 minutes to fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (CHI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tucson to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 19 flight per week flying from Tucson to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2675 (06:40)
  • To find best deals on flights from Tucson to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 12, with one-way flights priced at just $130.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Tucson to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tucson to Chicago on August 17, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at $195.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Tucson International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (TUS-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Tucson is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Tucson to Chicago is $268. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Tucson to Chicago is $512. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Tucson and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.