Waterloo to Chicago (ALO–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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233 mi airlines 14/wk
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AA4322
AA American
E70
5:20 AM
CDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA4326
AA American
E70
3:15 PM
CDT
4:39 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4326
AA American
E70
5:17 PM
CDT T3
6:29 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4321
AA American
E70
10:34 PM
CDT T3
11:53 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Waterloo to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 233 mi 1h 24m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

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, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALO–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 E70 1h24-1h25 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALO to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
ALO → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → ALO
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Waterloo

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ALO→ORD CID→ORD MCW→ORD
Distance from ALO 58 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 14 312 17
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 14m 1h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of ALO with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Waterloo, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
233 mi / 375 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 25m.
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.

ALO–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Waterloo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance233 mi / 375 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ALO
IATA / ICAOALO / KALO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation873 ft / 266 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALO to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Waterloo Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 25m. The route covers 233 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ALO to ORD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ALO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, MCW and FOD. 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 ALO to ORD

Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 233 miles (375 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via COS. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Mason City (MCW) and Fort Dodge (FOD).