Akron to Chicago (CAK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAK–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 343 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, NZ | 63 | CR2, CRJ | 1h49-1h53 | Star Alliance | AV, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 51 | CR7, E70, E75 | 0h59-1h54 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Akron
| Metric | CAK→ORD | CLE→ORD | PIT→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAK | – | 40 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 21 | 20 |
| Weekly flights | 142 | 525 | 421 |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 1h 33m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CAK: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Akron, 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.
CAK–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAK to ORD
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 142 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAK to ORD ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 343 miles (551 km). There are approximately 142 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 287 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).