Tucson to Chicago (TUS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,438 mi airlines 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 8h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2500
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 AM
MST
10:25 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN202
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 AM
MST
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3082
WN Southwest
73H
11:30 AM
MST
4:45 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2507
WN Southwest
7M8
2:33 PM
MST
8:00 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1421
WN Southwest
73H
4:00 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
MST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN199
WN Southwest
B38M
4:05 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
MST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1188
WN Southwest
7S7
4:12 PM
CDT
5:26 PM
MST
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN972
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
MST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2674
WN Southwest
738
9:25 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
MST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tucson to Chicago
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,438 mi 3h 4m nonstop +2h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

TUS–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,438 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7M8 3h10-3h27 68%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TUS to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,023
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUS → MDW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → TUS
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric TUS→MDW PHX→MDW
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 15 119
Flight time 3h 4m 2h 49m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,438 mi / 2,314 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m to 3h 27m.

TUS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,438 mi / 2,314 km
Flight time3h 4m to 3h 27m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 4m to 3h 27m. The route covers 1,438 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from TUS to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIT, SCF, MTJ, ASE, LNK, ABQ, OMA, TUL, MEM, UGN, DTW, PSP, VNY, CMH, GRR, SNA, AUS, SAT, SGR, TEB, PHL, APF, OAK, HPN, JAX, SJC, IAH, FXE, SRQ, FLL, HOU, DEN, PHX, SAN, LAS, ATL, DAL, DFW, SEA, LAX, MSP, SFO, SLC, PDX, MIA, ORD and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from MDW to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TUS to MDW

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TUS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to MDW ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,438 miles (2,314 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).