Alexandria to Chicago (AEX–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 53m AMDLKE → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 53m AAQFQR → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 2m CMUA → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 42m KG → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
MEM Memphis ~4h 28m KG → AAACAS Memphis (MEM) to Chicago flights
SGF Springfield ~4h 35m → AABACM Springfield (SGF) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas ~4h 37m → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee ~4h 43m ZW → AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis ~4h 45m ZW → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City ~4h 51m → AAACAS Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Alexandria to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between AEX and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore AEX Routes ORD Routes AEX Live Flights ORD Live Flights AEX Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Alexandria flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MEM ~4h 28m SGF ~4h 35m DAL ~4h 37m MKE ~4h 43m STL ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
474
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
AEX → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → AEX
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AEX delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Alexandria

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric AEX→ORD MLU→ORD SHV→ORD
Distance from AEX – 87 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 2 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Monroe (MLU) to Chicago flights · Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago flights · Jackson (JAN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of AEX with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Alexandria.
AEX: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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

AEX–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AEX
Full nameAlexandria International Airport
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 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 AEX to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Nearby alternatives include MLU, SHV and JAN. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monroe (MLU), Shreveport (SHV) and Jackson (JAN).