Abilene to Chicago (ABI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ABI–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 924 miles in 2h 50m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Abilene
| Metric | ABI→ORD | FTW→ORD | MAF→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ABI | – | 138 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 0h 48m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ABI: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Abilene, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
ABI–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ABI to ORD
Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
ABI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ABI to ORD is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,487 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Midland (MAF) and Lubbock (LBB).