Amarillo to Chicago (AMA–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 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 48m AAASBA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 5h 6m WN AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 17m UAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 31m CMNZUA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 48m WN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
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Amarillo to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 878 mi 2h 10m nonstop

AMA–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 878 miles in 2h 10m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AMA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 0% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 0 0% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AMA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
697
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AMA → ORD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → AMA
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AMA delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Amarillo

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric AMA→ORD LBB→ORD GCK→ORD
Distance from AMA 108 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 30m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of AMA 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 Amarillo.
AMA: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Amarillo, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
878 mi / 1,413 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
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.

AMA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amarillo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance878 mi / 1,413 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AMA
IATA / ICAOAMA / KAMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,607 ft / 1,099 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 878 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from AMA to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Austin Bergstrom and Denver.
Yes, return flights from ORD to AMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LBB and GCK. 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 AMA to ORD

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

AMA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMA to ORD is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 878 miles (1,413 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Austin Bergstrom and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lubbock (LBB) and Garden City (GCK).