Chicago to Tucson (ORD–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–TUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,435 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, EI, QR, RJ | 28 | 319, 738 | 3h43-3h46 | Oneworld | AY, EI, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 16 | CRJ, E75L, E7W | 3h22-4h26 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tucson from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→TUS | MDW→TUS | MKE→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 43m | 3h 33m | 3h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
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, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to TUS is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,435 miles (2,309 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and West Lafayette (LAF).