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 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,435 miles in approximately 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY | 28 | 319, 738 | 3h48-3h57 | Oneworld | AY | |
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 26 | E75L, E7W | 4h03-4h26 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 14 | 319, 738 | 3h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tucson from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→TUS | MDW→TUS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 48m | 3h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – |
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, SkyWest Airlines, Qatar Airways and United 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 ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes to 4 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,435 miles (2,309 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via EAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).