Travelling from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Chicago is two hours ahead of Tucson and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your TUS to MDW flight.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Chicago (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 91.8% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record for TUS to MDW flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
£137 is the best price for a one-way Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £211. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TUS to MDW if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from TUS to MDW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Handy information about Tucson International Airport (TUS)
TUS is located at 7005 South Plumer Ave..
84.8% of flights departing from Tucson International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from TUS.
Tucson International Airport is about 13 miles from central Tucson. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near TUS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Chicago Midway International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
From Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Chicago in May.
Lock in your flight from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TUS to MDW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Chicago. Around 280 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 160 miles south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key reasons to visit.