Chicago to Tucson (ORD–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–TUS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,435 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 22 | 319, 320, E7W | 3h47-4h28 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | 319, 738 | 3h57-4h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 738 | 3h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 319 | 4h07 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tucson from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→TUS | MDW→TUS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 47m | 3h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 22% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · TUS: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Tucson.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–TUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to TUS
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, Emirates, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to TUS ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes to 4 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,435 miles (2,309 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).