Allentown/Bethlehem to Chicago (ABE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 38 flights Verified 3d ago
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UA4166+1
UA United
CR7
6:15 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
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2h 25m
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UA4428
UA United
CR5
6:15 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
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2h 25m
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NZ2004cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
6:20 AM
EDT
7:52 AM
CDT
2h 32m
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UA4648
UA United
CR5
7:18 AM
EDT
8:43 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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NZ2000+1
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
10:31 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 29m
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UA4590
UA United
CR7
10:35 AM
EDT
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 22m
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UA4168
UA United
CR5
10:35 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 25m
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UA4391
UA United
CR5
10:38 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 22m
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UA4456
UA United
CR5
10:38 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 22m
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UA5741
UA United
CR5
10:42 AM
EDT
11:59 AM
CDT
2h 17m
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UA4788
UA United
CRJ
2:15 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
CDT
2h 25m
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UA4637
UA United
CRJ
2:23 PM
EDT
3:52 PM
CDT
2h 29m
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UA4185
UA United
CR5
2:23 PM
EDT
3:47 PM
CDT
2h 24m
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AA3785
AA American
E70
5:06 PM
EDT
6:34 PM
CDT
2h 28m
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UA4175+1
UA United
CR5
5:36 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
2h 24m
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UA5773
UA United
CR2
5:40 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 25m
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NZ2002cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
6:51 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
2h 29m
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UA4420
UA United
CR5
6:50 AM
CDT T2
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 58m
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UA4567
UA United
CR5
6:50 AM
CDT T2
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 58m
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UA4419
UA United
CR7
7:00 AM
CDT T2
10:03 AM
EDT
2h 3m
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UA5720
UA United
CR5
7:00 AM
CDT T2
10:03 AM
EDT
2h 3m
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UA4388
UA United
CR5
7:00 AM
CDT T2
10:03 AM
EDT
2h 3m
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NZ2005+1
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
7:00 AM
CDT T2
9:56 AM
EDT
1h 56m
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UA4450
UA United
CR5
7:00 AM
CDT T2
10:03 AM
EDT
2h 3m
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UA5502
UA United
CRJ
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:38 PM
EDT
2h 8m
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UA4427
UA United
CR5
10:32 AM
CDT T2
1:44 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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UA5664
UA United
CRJ
10:32 AM
CDT T2
1:48 PM
EDT
2h 16m
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AA3785
AA American
E70
1:32 PM
CDT T3
4:36 PM
EDT
2h 4m
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NZ2001cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:51 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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UA4750
UA United
CRJ
1:55 PM
CDT T2
5:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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UA4461+1
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
CDT T2
5:01 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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NZ2003cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
5:52 PM
CDT T2
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 58m
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UA4447
UA United
CR5
5:55 PM
CDT T2
8:58 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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UA5244
UA United
CR7
5:55 PM
CDT T1
8:58 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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UA4463+2
UA United
CR5
6:10 PM
CDT T2
9:17 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA4271
AA American
E70
7:55 PM
CDT T3
11:05 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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QR2383
QR Qatar
E70
8:10 PM
CDT T3
11:16 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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QR2693
QR Qatar
E70
8:10 PM
CDT T3
11:16 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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Allentown/Bethlehem to Chicago
3 carriers, 106 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 106 Flights/wk 653 mi 2h 17m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

ABE–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 78 CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ 2h17-2h29 100% Star Alliance NZ
AA American Airlines 7 E70 2h28 100% Oneworld
G7 GoJet Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – NZ, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – NZ, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (78 flights/wk, 91%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 8%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 1%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABE to ORD direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
106
Outbound / wk
116
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,060
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ABE→ORD AVP→ORD PHL→ORD
Distance from ABE 50 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 21
Weekly flights 106 136 391
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 1m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Allentown/Bethlehem.
ABE: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
653 mi / 1,050 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m to 2h 32m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

ABE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance653 mi / 1,050 km
Flight time2h 17m to 2h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights106 out / 116 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 17m to 2h 32m. The route covers 653 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 106 nonstop flights per week from ABE to ORD. The return direction has about 116 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CLE, MKE, BNA, CMH, DTW, LUK, IAD, BED, SYR, CVG, MCI, LGA, SDF, BHM, STL, GRR, FWA, BOS, MEM, MHT, CHS, JFK, DAL, PGD, JAX, MLB, MSY, PBI, AUS, NAS, DFW, MIA, SLC, PUJ, LAS, LIR, SFO, MCO, CLT, ATL, PHL, PIE, SRQ, RSW, FLL, DEN and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Allentown/Bethlehem.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ABE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVP, PHL and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABE to ORD

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ABE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to ORD ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,050 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 116 return, totaling 222 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP), Philadelphia (PHL) and Newark (EWR).