Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Chicago (AVP–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AVP–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 630 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 36 | CR5, CR7, CRJ | 2h25-2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AA American Airlines | 21 | E70, E75 | 2h28-2h41 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | E70, E75 | 2h35-2h41 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | CR2 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
| Metric | AVP→ORD | ABE→ORD | EWR→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AVP | – | 50 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 30 | 287 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 1h 56m | 1h 34m |
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, Alaska Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AVP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AVP to ORD ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 630 miles (1,014 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 156 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ROC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).