Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Chicago (AVP–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AVP–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 630 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 21 | E70, E75 | 2h14-2h39 | – | Oneworld | AS, QR |
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 14 | CR7 | 2h26-2h31 | – | Star Alliance | EK, NZ |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
| Metric | AVP→ORD | ABE→ORD | TTN→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AVP | – | 50 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 65 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 31m | 1h 32m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
AVP: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, it's 5:00 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.
AVP–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AVP to ORD
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GoJet Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AVP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AVP to ORD is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 630 miles (1,014 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Myrtle Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Ewing Township (TTN) and Ithaca (ITH).