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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tucson to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 9:22 am
• Latest: departs at 4:08 pm and lands at 7:45 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tucson to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tucson to Chicago takes 3h 37m, covering 1,445 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Tucson to Chicago range from $392 to $534, with an average of $451 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $451 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $265 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $451 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tucson to Chicago flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $285 to $1,950. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Tucson to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Tucson to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $28:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Tucson to Chicago usually depart from Tucson (TUS) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

One-stop flights from Tucson to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Tucson to Chicago. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Tucson and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 38m, compared with 6h 07m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 20m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tucson (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tucson to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you have just arrived at MDW from Tucson and are keen to thank your maker for a safe trip, remember that the property has a prayer room. Locate this sacred oasis in Concourse C on the mezzanine level, and quietly make your supplication to the Almighty. It’s open every day of the week.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport provides the best connection to anyone visiting The Museum of Science and Industry. The distance between the two points is about 24.2 miles, and you can conveniently get there via bus line 6. The whole journey lasts 1h 18min. Still, you can reach it in under 30 minutes if you choose a taxi.

With numerous car hire agencies running their services at ORD, it’s easy to leap into the adventure of the city immediately after you land. Look out for their counters in the Arrival Hall, where you’ll pick up your key for your car. Outside the terminal are free shuttles to ferry you to the pick-up garage at Routes Car & Truck Rentals, a short drive away.

As you wait to be picked up or connect to another destination, you can kill time by exploring the airport’s art program. Don’t leave before stopping in concourses B and C, where you’ll browse various paintings, murals, and sculptures.