Abilene to Chicago (ABI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Abilene to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 924 mi +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

ABI–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 924 miles . Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
DAL ~4h 28m BNA ~5h 30m PBI ~6h 34m PHX ~6h 54m SFO ~8h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
442
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABI → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
ORD → ABI
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Abilene

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ABI→ORD FTW→ORD MAF→ORD
Distance from ABI – 138 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1 2
Fort Worth (FTW) to Chicago flights · Midland (MAF) to Chicago flights · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Abilene.
ABI: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abilene, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
924 mi / 1,487 km
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ABI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abilene to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance924 mi / 1,487 km
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: ABI
Full nameAbilene Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,791 ft / 546 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABI to ORD flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ABI to ORD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, BNA, PBI, PHX, SFO, DFW, DEN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Abilene.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, MAF and DFW. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Midland (MAF) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).