Chattanooga to Chicago (CHA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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501 mi airlines charter/private 57/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 9m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4512
AA American
E75
6:08 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3725
AA American
E75
6:50 AM
EDT
7:38 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4540
UA United
CR7
7:56 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4407
UA United
CR7
10:27 AM
EDT
11:29 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4781
UA United
CR5
10:45 AM
EDT
11:47 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4571
UA United
CR5
1:51 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4406
UA United
CR5
5:40 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3867
AA American
E75
6:28 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4526
UA United
CR5
7:07 PM
EDT
8:12 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4434
UA United
CR5
7:07 PM
EDT
8:12 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4596
UA United
CR5
6:55 AM
CDT T2
9:44 AM
EDT
1h 49m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4493
UA United
CR5
7:35 AM
CDT T2
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 40m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4543
UA United
CR5
10:25 AM
CDT T2
1:16 PM
EDT
1h 51m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA4612
UA United
CR7
10:25 AM
CDT T2
1:16 PM
EDT
1h 51m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4465
UA United
CR5
2:30 PM
CDT T2
5:23 PM
EDT
1h 53m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3867
AA American
E75
3:09 PM
CDT T3
5:58 PM
EDT
1h 49m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4507
UA United
CR7
5:50 PM
CDT T2
8:49 PM
EDT
1h 59m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4511
AA American
E75
8:59 PM
CDT T3
11:51 PM
EDT
1h 52m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3724
AA American
E75
9:00 PM
CDT T3
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8724
QR Qatar
E75
9:14 PM
CDT T3
12:06 AM+1
EDT
1h 52m
8%
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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 18m AFDLKE AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 3m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 9m AA AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 43m AAQFQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 48m CNSDL AAASDL New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 58m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 6h 25m UA AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 6h 48m AA 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 49m G4 AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chattanooga to Chicago
3 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 501 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind

CHA–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: EK 42 CR5, CR7 1h56-2h05 Star Alliance EK
AA American Airlines Also: QR 15 E75 1h48-2h22 Oneworld QR
G7 GoJet Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (42 flights/wk, 74%)
Oneworld: AA (15 flights/wk, 26%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (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, CHA to ORD direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,376
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
CHA → ORD
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
Return
ORD → CHA
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric CHA→ORD TYS→ORD HSV→ORD
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 11 10
Weekly flights 57 223 98
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 55m 2h 12m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
501 mi / 807 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m 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.

CHA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance501 mi / 807 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights57 out / 58 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 501 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CHA to ORD: United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Chattanooga.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. 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 CHA to ORD

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to ORD is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (807 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).