Watertown to Chicago (ATY–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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 5m DL AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m UA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
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Watertown to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 506 mi 1h 53m nonstop

ATY–ORD had nonstop service from 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 506 miles in 1h 53m.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATY to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
272
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
ATY → ORD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
ORD → ATY
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Watertown

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ATY→ORD FSD→ORD FAR→ORD
Distance from ATY 94 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 14
Weekly flights 167 168
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 36m 1h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of ATY 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 Watertown.
ATY: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Watertown, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
506 mi / 814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m 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.

ATY–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Watertown to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance506 mi / 814 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATY
IATA / ICAOATY / KATY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,749 ft / 533 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATY to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Watertown Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 506 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ATY to ORD: 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 1h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Nearby alternatives include FSD, FAR and STC. 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 ATY to ORD

Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from 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.

ATY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATY to ORD is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sioux Falls (FSD), Fargo (FAR) and Saint Cloud (STC).