Kalamazoo to Chicago (AZO–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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122 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 56m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JL8335+1
JL Japan
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
6:11 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6192
Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
6:00 AM
EDT
6:11 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6201
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
6:00 AM
EDT
6:14 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2432
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
BA British
CR7 Seat map
6:00 AM
EDT
6:14 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6418
Starts Sep 19 Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
4:06 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6445
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
5:39 PM
EDT
6:07 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6418
Starts Sep 19 Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
1:15 PM
CDT T3
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 10m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6445
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
2:56 PM
CDT T3
5:09 PM
EDT
1h 13m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5304+1
BA British
CR7
10:35 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:41 AM+1
EDT
1h 6m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2571
QR Qatar
CR7
10:35 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:41 AM+1
EDT
1h 6m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6193
AA American
CR7
10:35 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:41 AM+1
EDT
1h 6m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2284
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
QR Qatar
CR7 Seat map
10:40 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:46 AM+1
EDT
1h 6m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 1 hub
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Kalamazoo to Chicago
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 122 mi 1h 14m nonstop -1h behind

AZO–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 122 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AZO–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA, JL, QR 28 CR7 1h11-1h28 Oneworld BA, JL, QR
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, BA, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AZO to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AZO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
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
AZO → ORD
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
Return
ORD → AZO
9%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
9%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kalamazoo

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric AZO→ORD GRR→ORD SBN→ORD
Distance from AZO 45 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 17 7
Weekly flights 42 450 140
Flight time 1h 14m 1h 7m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of AZO with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kalamazoo.
AZO: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kalamazoo, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
122 mi / 196 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m 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.

AZO–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kalamazoo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance122 mi / 196 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AZO
IATA / ICAOAZO / KAZO
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation874 ft / 266 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AZO to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 122 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from AZO to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kalamazoo.
Yes, return flights from ORD to AZO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR, SBN and LAN. 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 AZO to ORD

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AZO to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AZO to ORD is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 122 miles (196 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR), South Bend (SBN) and Lansing (LAN).