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 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 343 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 38 | CR2, CR7, CRJ | 1h45-1h53 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 21 | CR7 | 1h32-1h47 | Oneworld | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | CR7 | 1h45 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Akron
| Metric | CAK→ORD | CLE→ORD | PIT→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAK | – | 40 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 13 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 438 | 236 |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 0h 54m | 1h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
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, avianca and United Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAK to ORD ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 343 miles (551 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).