Atlanta to Chicago (ATL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Atlanta to Chicago
6 carriers, 640 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
640 Flights/wk
607 mi
1h 38m nonstop
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217 1-stop hubs
ATL–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 607 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 217 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ATL–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, LX, NH, NZ, OS | 76 | 319, 320, 737, 738, 73G, 7M9, B39M, E7W | 1h55-2h30 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, LX, NH, NZ, OS | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, WS | 62 | 321, 738, 739 | 1h58-2h15 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | 50 | 319, E75 | 1h38-2h43 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 20 | 321, A20N | 2h23-2h29 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 321 | 2h11 | – | – | |
| AV avianca | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to ORD direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to ORD.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Atlanta
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | ATL→ORD | MCN→ORD | CHA→ORD |
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| Distance from ATL | – | 79 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 640 | – | 104 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 2h | 1h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Macon (MCN) to Chicago flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Chicago flights · Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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ATL: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
ATL: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
607 mi / 976 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 2h 43m.
Getting to ATL
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
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.
Facts
ATL–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Atlanta to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance607 mi / 976 km
Flight time1h 38m to 2h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights640 out / 619 return
1-stop connections217 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 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 ATL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 2h 43m. The route covers 607 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, avianca, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 22 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 640 nonstop flights per week from ATL to ORD. The return direction has about 619 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COU, AIK, YHM, MKL, MDW, MKC, ORL, AGS, TEB, GPT, MGM, PIE, SLN, APF, SUA, OPF, JAN, LNK, HOU, MLB, BED, SHV, YOW, GJT, YWG, HDN, EGE, CZM, MTJ, HVN, SCF, NLU, GCM, BZE, JAC, PAE, BFI, PVR, YEG, GUA, SDQ, STX, MBJ, LIR, SXM, BJX, BZN, CUR, BGI, TVC, AUA, BOG, MTY, GRB, QRO, FWA, ELP, LGG, EVV, GSO, MLI, HSV, FSD, STL, YVR, IND, SYR, SDF, GRR, CID, LEX, BMI, LUX, DAY, CUN, MKE, DTW, CHA, MEM, GSP, YYZ, RNO, ASE, SJC, PIT, CMH, ICT, BNA, CVG, AVL, ORF, RIC, ATW, CAE, CHS, PWM, BWI, CRW, MSY, IAD, SAV, BHM, MDT, DUB, LIS, PHL, TRI, CHO, CLE, DSM, HPN, OMA, MSP, BTV, ALB, IAH, XNA, MSN, MCO, CLT, MCI, SGF, RDU, DCA, BUF, TUL, TYS, JAX, DAL, ROA, OGG, ILM, DFW, ABE, BDL, EWR, LIT, SJU, FAR, FLL, BRU, SBN, TPA, JFK, LGA, BOS, PLS, PVD, SAT, ZRH, MIA, ONT, OKC, SMF, MEX, AUS, RSW, DEN, TUS, PNS, HNL, GNV, YUL, PHX, ROC, COS, PBI, PDX, MUC, ABQ, LAS, GIG, SRQ, GEG, ECP, VPS, SEA, SAN, SLC, LHR, EYW, MYR, LAX, BOI, ANC, SFO, FRA, AMS, BGR, ATH, SNA, MXP, PTY, SJO, CDG, PUJ, YYC, NAS, GDL, RAP, HHH, KIX, CPH, PSP, SJD, STT, UVF, AUH, GRU, IST, EDI, BCN, MAD, FCO, DOH, HND and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Passengers in the Southeast US sometimes fly ATL–ORD to connect to United's transatlantic departures from O'Hare, accessing European destinations where Delta's ATL network has gaps or where ORD scheduling is more convenient. The combined ATL–ORD + ORD–Europe block time is competitive with connecting through other hubs.
Delta operates into Terminal 3 at ORD (its O'Hare operations). United uses Terminals 1 and 3. American uses Terminal 3 as well. If your ATL–ORD flight is on Delta and you need to connect to a United flight at ORD, you'll need to exit security, transfer between terminals, and re-clear. Allow at least 75 minutes for this type of cross-terminal connection.
Delta runs banked complexes at ATL typically aligned around the hour. The first major morning bank starts around 5:30–7am, meaning early ATL–ORD departures have good ATL collection from overnight inbounds. Mid-morning ORD arrivals align well with United's late-morning ORD domestic departure bank.
Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare
The ATL–ORD route links Delta's primary hub with United's and American's shared O'Hare hub, making it both an O&D business corridor between two major Midwest cities and a hub-to-hub connector used by interline and codeshare itineraries. Nine carriers operate over 310 weekly departures on the roughly 2-hour sector. It ranks among the higher-frequency northeast-corridor routes in the US domestic network.
Chicago O'Hare Terminal Geography
ORD's four terminals (1, 2, 3, and 5 for international) are not all connected airside. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 share a secure zone, while Terminal 5 requires re-clearing customs and security. Passengers arriving at ORD from ATL and connecting internationally should confirm terminal assignments well in advance of travel. The multi-billion-dollar ORD modernisation project continues to affect concourse layouts through at least 2027.