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How to get fromArlington Heights to Tucsonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Tucson by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ORD - TUS
    6h 55m
    $136–610

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2047
    39h 20m
    $948–1,574

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tucsonbus bus
    2d 4h
    $379–576

  4. Drive  1,716.5 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Tucsoncar car 1,716.5 mi
    28h 47m
    $314–453

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MDW - TUS
    7h 30m
    $197–911

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    8h 32m
    $246–465

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MKE - TUS
    10h 7m
    $259–1,045

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 19m
    $177–326

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 8h
    $1,208–1,909

Arlington Heights to Tucson by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration39h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$948Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,469.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arlington Heights to Tucson via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 2d 4h.

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