Distance from Chicago to Tucson (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona is 2,320 kilometers (1,441 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of the United States while Tucson is situated in the southwestern region, highlighting the geographical span across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,320 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Tucson involves traveling southwest through major highways like I-55 and I-40, passing through regions such as Missouri, Oklahoma, and New Mexico before reaching Arizona.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Gateway Arch, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Petrified Forest National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Tucson crosses diverse landscapes, from the Great Lakes region to the deserts of Arizona, with landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Ozark Mountains.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, offering mild temperatures in Tucson, or winter for those seeking a warmer escape from Chicago's cold.

Climate

Tucson has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting Chicago's humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.

Accessibility

Tucson offers a range of accessibility features including public transport options and accessible public spaces, similar to Chicago's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Tucson

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 km

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