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Cheap Flights from Tucson to Chicago (TUS-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tucson to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to Chicago

Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:35 amTUS-MDW
3h 20mnonstop
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2:20 pm - 4:00 pmMDW-TUS
3h 40mnonstop
$247Southwest
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 4:19 pmTUS-ORD
3h 36mnonstop
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9:50 am - 12:52 pmORD-TUS
4h 02mnonstop
$247American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 12
Frontier Logo
11:35 am - 11:59 pmTUS-ORD
10h 24m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:54 pm - 11:39 amORD-TUS
15h 45m1 stop
$253Frontier
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Wed, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 5:10 pmTUS-ORD
3h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 8:24 pmORD-TUS
7h 31m1 stop
$257United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
Delta Logo
12:57 pm - 9:10 pmTUS-MDW
6h 13m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:47 amMDW-TUS
7h 47m1 stop
$267Delta
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
12:57 pm - 11:54 pmTUS-ORD
8h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:45 pm - 9:36 pmORD-TUS
7h 51m1 stop
$267Delta
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Sat, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 5:05 pmTUS-ORD
3h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:47 am - 10:39 amORD-TUS
3h 52mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 26
Frontier Logo
11:35 am - 11:59 pmTUS-ORD
10h 24m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 10:45 amORD-TUS
6h 45m1 stop
$285Frontier
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Sat, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 6:32 pmTUS-ORD
3h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:17 pm - 10:22 pmORD-TUS
8h 05m1 stop
$297American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 27
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 12:05 amTUS-MDW
8h 30m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 7:20 pmMDW-TUS
3h 35mnonstop
$297Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Tucson to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Use the Track your bag tool for peace of mind with checked luggage.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to secure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving on baggage fees.


Set an alarm to check in exactly 24 hours before for better boarding position.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tucson to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tucson to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Tucson to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Tucson to Chicago costs $258 on the route between Tucson (TUS) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 2% cheaper than other Tucson-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Tucson (TUS) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tucson to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Tucson to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tucson to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Tucson to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $348 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $472 and $472 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tucson to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $314 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tucson to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tucson to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Tucson to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Tucson to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Tucson to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tucson to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tucson to Chicago

  • Where can I pray at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)?

    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.

  • Which is the best arrival airport if I want to visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago?

    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.

  • Are there car rentals from O'Hare International Airport to downtown Chicago?

    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.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport (ORD) run an art program?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tucson to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tucson to Chicago was $72 for a one-way ticket and $247 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tucson and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Tucson to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tucson to Chicago?

    When flying out of Tucson you will be using Tucson. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tucson to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tucson to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tucson to Chicago?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tucson to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tucson to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tucson and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tucson to Chicago?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tucson to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $473 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $479 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tucson to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tucson to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tucson to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Tucson is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tucson to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Tucson with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tucson to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Tucson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tucson to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $221 or less one-way and $362 or less round-trip.
  • Active duty and retired military members flying to Chicago through Tucson International Airport (TUS) should remember that the facility features a Military Lounge at their disposal. This suite is situated in the Baggage Claim, lower level of the main terminal, adjacent to Baggage Carousel 4. The lounge operates between 6 am and 6 pm.
  • Several hotels close to Tucson International Airport provide convenient accommodation for those with early morning flights. For instance, Residence Inn by Marriott Tucson Airport is a recommended facility within easy reach of the airport. Spend a night here and enjoy courtesy shuttles to and from the airport, ensuring you reach the terminal in time for your departure.
  • The terminal building structure at the Tucson International Airport features one Main Terminal divided into three levels and complemented by three concourses: A, B, and C. Movement between the concourses is by walking through the Main Terminal building. Concourse A serves Frontier, Southwest, United, and Sun Country airlines.
  • Suppose you’re flying aboard American Airlines from TUS to Chicago. In that case, bear in mind that the carrier has a hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You’ll use Terminal 3 when you land at ORD, and members of the Admirals Club can find it at the same terminal. Priority access to this amenity is to members and holders of registered cards. Fast clearance awaits.
  • Are you looking for an airline that allows pets on board between Tucson and Chicago? Southwest Airlines is handy. You can bring your four-legged friends into the cabin if they bear valid medical certificates. Also, restrict them in their cages throughout the voyage so they don’t disturb other passengers.

Prefer to fly direct from Tucson to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tucson to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Tucson to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Tucson

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Tucson to Chicago

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Delayed 4 hours due to mechanical issues. No mention of compensation for being over 3 hours late

I like that it was on time and the staff was friendly.

At time of arrival to the airport, there were plenty of kiosks open/running for checking and baggage tags. While waiting to drop my bag, a team member was checking everyone's IDs against their baggage tag to verify a match/compliance to save additional time when dropping it at the front of the line. This was actually a really big time saver and greatly appreciated! Once boarding was starting, the team member had a clear and audible voice with their announcements, with direct (yet friendly) instructions for the boarding process. Once actually boarding, the flight crew gave genuine greetings while walking on board and were very nice and attentive during the flight. The take-off and landing were one of the smoothest I've had in MANY of years. Kudos to the pilots! I literally cannot remember the last time a had such a smooth landing :D

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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