Waterloo to Chicago (ALO–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ALO–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 233 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 14 | E70 | 1h31-1h35 | – | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Waterloo
| Metric | ALO→ORD | CID→ORD | MCW→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALO | – | 58 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 421 | 31 |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 3m | 1h 24m |
Travel Essentials
ALO: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Waterloo, 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.
ALO–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALO to ORD
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ALO to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALO to ORD ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 233 miles (375 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIA. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Mason City (MCW) and Fort Dodge (FOD).