Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to Chicago (TUS - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Tucson to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$355	American Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to Chicago is currently $355
Cheapest one-way flight	$169	American Nonstop 4 hr Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Tucson to Chicago is currently $169
Cheapest nonstop flights	$361	American Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tucson to Chicago is currently $361
Last-minute weekend getaway	$427	American 2 stops 14 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tucson to Chicago is currently $427
Cheapest business class flights	$897	United Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sat, Jul 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tucson to Chicago is currently $897

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tucson to Chicago takes 3 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Tucson to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–370
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $360–480

Popular airlines from Tucson to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $371

Typical price: $350–630

7 weekly nonstop flights

TUS - MDW Every day

2455 weekly connecting flights

TUS - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $355

Typical price: $340–600

13 weekly nonstop flights

TUS - ORD Every day

808 weekly connecting flights

TUS - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $407

Typical price: $345–670

14 weekly nonstop flights

TUS - ORD Every day

402 weekly connecting flights

TUS - ORD Every day
Delta

from $427

Typical price: $395–790

145 weekly connecting flights

TUS - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $445

Typical price: $415–910

21 weekly connecting flights

TUS - ORD Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $200–510

15 weekly connecting flights

TUS - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Tucson

Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 20 min 9 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix United States 1 hr 35 min 101 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 1 hr 50 min 109 mi
Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) (PRC)

Prescott United States 3 hr 9 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tucson to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Tucson to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $180 to $370.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $355. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $169.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Tucson to Chicago is $371, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Tucson to Chicago is $355, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Tucson to Chicago is $407, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tucson to Chicago is $427, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 25.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tucson to Chicago is $445, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to Chicago starts at $355 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $169 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.

3 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Tucson to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tucson to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Tucson to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Tucson to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 402 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,455 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tucson to Chicago are:

American offers 13 nonstop flights and 808 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 145 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 15 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tucson and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $355. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $169.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Tucson to Chicago is $371, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Tucson to Chicago is $355, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Tucson to Chicago is $407, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tucson to Chicago is $427, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 25.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tucson to Chicago is $445, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Tucson to Chicago.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Tucson to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 American direct flights from Tucson to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Tucson to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tucson and Chicago at price $427 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Tucson to Chicago.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Tucson to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 American direct flights from Tucson to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Tucson to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Tucson to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tucson and Chicago start at $361 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tucson to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Tucson and Chicago start at $897 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sat, Jul 11 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tucson and Chicago start at $355 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Tucson to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Tucson and Chicago starts at $427 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tucson and Chicago at price $427 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tucson to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.