Bus Chicago to Tucson, AZ - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Tucson, AZ from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$156

Wednesday

Thursday

$175

Friday

$206

Saturday

$221

Sunday

$139

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 30m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 12:40:00 AM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
FlixBus	42h 55m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:35 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 12:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 55m
FlixBus	42h 5m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:25:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m
Greyhound US	45h 25m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 11:45:00 PM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
Greyhound US	39h 0m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 10:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 30m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/23/2026 12:40:00 AM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
FlixBus	45h 35m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/23/2026 12:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 35m
Greyhound US	45h 55m	1:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 55m
FlixBus	42h 5m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/23/2026 7:25:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m
Greyhound US	45h 25m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/23/2026 11:45:00 PM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 25m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$206	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/24/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m
FlixBus	44h 55m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$206	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/24/2026 12:15:00 AM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m
Greyhound US	39h 0m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/24/2026 10:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
Greyhound US	46h 35m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	6:50 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/24/2026 10:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
FlixBus	43h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:35 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/24/2026 12:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Tucson, AZ via Topeka, KS, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  44h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Topeka, KS
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $78
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/25/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Topeka, KS (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  29h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Topeka, KS
  Bus Stop
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $106
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Topeka, KS (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 35m
Travel time is 7h 15m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:35 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/25/2026 12:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 20m
Greyhound US	46h 35m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	6:50 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/25/2026 10:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
Greyhound US	39h 0m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
FlixBus	42h 25m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/25/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m
FlixBus	44h 55m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/25/2026 12:15:00 AM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Tucson, AZ via Topeka, KS, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  44h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Topeka, KS
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $78
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/25/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Topeka, KS (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  29h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Topeka, KS
  Bus Stop
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $106
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Topeka, KS (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 35m
Travel time is 7h 15m longer, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 30m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/26/2026 12:40:00 AM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
Greyhound US	43h 50m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:35 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/26/2026 11:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
FlixBus	42h 55m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:35 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/26/2026 12:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 55m
FlixBus	42h 5m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:25:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m
Greyhound US	45h 55m	1:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ is $135 on 4/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Tucson, AZ

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Tucson, AZ are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Chicago to Tucson, AZ. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Chicago and Tucson, AZ.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 37 buses from Chicago to Tucson, AZ, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Tucson, AZ, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Tucson, AZ starting from $135!

Cheapest Bus	$135
Fastest Bus	37h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	1,441.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Tucson, AZ

Every day, 14 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Tucson, AZ: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

Tuesday 04/21

$156

Wednesday 04/22

Thursday 04/23

$175

Friday 04/24

$206

Saturday 04/25

$221

Sunday 04/26

$139

Monday 04/27

$162

Tuesday 04/28

$165

Wednesday 04/29

$166

Thursday 04/30

Friday 05/01

$150

Saturday 05/02

$156

Sunday 05/03

$142

Monday 05/04

$158

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$167

Saturday 05/09

$161

Sunday 05/10

$180

Monday 05/11

$166

Tuesday 05/12

$182

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$139

Friday 05/15

$142

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Tucson, AZ

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Tucson, AZ, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $119, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $156.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Tucson, AZ, with $119. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $172.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Tucson, AZ

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Tucson, AZ in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Tucson, AZ are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Tucson, AZ

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Tucson, AZ.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Greyhound Bus Station

E 12th St 801

East Tucson

University of Arizona

6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station

6th Av/Pennington (NE) 6th Av/Pennington (NE)

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Tucson, AZ? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Tucson, AZ? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Tucson, AZ bus

How much does a Chicago Tucson, AZ bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $135 and takes 42h 30m to reach Tucson, AZ. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Tucson, AZ?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $135 and $228. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tucson, AZ.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Tucson, AZ each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Tucson, AZ bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Tucson, AZ take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ is offered by Greyhound US and takes 37h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $172. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ?

The earliest bus arriving in Tucson, AZ from Chicago starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Tucson, AZ starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Tucson, AZ route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Tucson, AZ?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Tucson, AZ by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Tucson, AZ bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Tucson, AZ bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Tucson, AZ bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Tucson, AZ on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Tucson, AZ?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Chicago and Tucson, AZ. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Tucson, AZ

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Tucson, AZ

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Tucson, AZ. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!