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

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UA4166
UA United
CR5
6:20 AM
EDT
7:52 AM
CDT
2h 32m
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UA4632
UA United
CRJ
10:31 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA4590
UA United
CR5
10:35 AM
EDT
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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G74175
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC
CR7
6:30 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
CDT
1h 56m
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UA4175
UA United
CR5
6:51 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
2h 29m
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UA4567
UA United
CR5
6:50 AM
CDT T2
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA5479
UA United
CR2
9:30 AM
CDT T2
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA4461
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:51 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA4463
UA United
CR5
8:08 PM
CDT T2
11:20 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Allentown/Bethlehem to Chicago
2 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 653 mi 1h 56m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

ABE–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express lead the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 25 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 28 CR5, CRJ 2h22-2h32 0% Star Alliance
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express 2 CR7 1h56 0%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – G7
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (2 flights/wk, 7%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
802
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABE → ORD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → ABE
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → ORD delays →

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 2 4 9
Weekly flights 30 78 257
Flight time 1h 56m 2h 25m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 0%
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 1h 56m 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 time1h 56m to 2h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights30 out / 29 return
1-stop connections25 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 1h 56m to 2h 32m. The route covers 653 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from ABE to ORD. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DTW, IAD, CVG, CMH, MCI, STL, MEM, CHS, MLB, JAX, DAL, MIA, SLC, PUJ, LAS, JFK, CLT, MCO, RSW, ATL, FLL, PHL, FWA, SRQ 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 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ABE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to ORD ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,050 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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