What is the travel distance from Chicago to Tucson?

Chicago and Tucson are 1444 miles (2328 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Tucson?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Tucson start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Tucson?

Once in Tucson, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Garden of Gethsemane, Degrazia Gallery In the Sun, Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Catalina State Park and Gaslight Theatre.

Bus Chicago to Tucson from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Tucson on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 18h	12:30pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 15h	12:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 19h	10:40am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 10h	7:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 18h	10:40am	Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Tucson

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

1437 milesDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $475	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$151 - $1,543	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 211kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Tucson?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Tucson

A
Greyhound Station
801 E 12th St, Tucson, AZ 85719
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B
S 12th Ave
5550 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706, USA
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C
Arco - 802 W Speedway Blvd
802 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Tucson by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Tucson?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Tucson?
What are the best sights and things to do in Tucson?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$320

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$200

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$205

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Tucson was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $200

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Tucson, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $200 to $427 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Tucson based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $200 which is on 2025-11-28.