Charlottesville to Chicago (CHO–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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565 mi airlines 54/wk
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UA5699
UA United
CR5
6:40 AM
EDT
7:51 AM
CDT
2h 11m
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UA5407
UA United
CR5
6:45 AM
EDT
7:57 AM
CDT
2h 12m
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UA4731
UA United
CR5
8:20 AM
EDT
9:31 AM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5287
UA United
CR5
8:20 AM
EDT
9:31 AM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5230
UA United
CR5
8:30 AM
EDT
9:42 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5977
UA United
CR5
10:45 AM
EDT
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5250
UA United
CR5
2:49 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
CDT
2h 11m
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OO440
OO SkyWest
4:03 PM
EDT
4:46 PM
CDT
1h 43m
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UA5606
UA United
CR5
6:06 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA5192
UA United
6:38 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA6020
UA United
CR5
6:55 AM
CDT T2
10:00 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5532
UA United
CR5
7:10 AM
CDT T2
10:09 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA5986
UA United
CR5
11:10 AM
CDT T2
2:10 PM
EDT
2h
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UA5565
UA United
CR5
5:26 PM
CDT T2
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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UA5610
UA United
CR7
5:45 PM
CDT T2
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 57m
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UA5577
UA United
CR5
9:12 PM
CDT T2
12:12 AM+1
EDT
2h
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UA5589
UA United
CR5
9:33 PM
CDT T2
12:36 AM+1
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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Charlottesville to Chicago
2 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 565 mi 1h 43m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

CHO–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 565 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHO–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 53 CR5 2h10-2h16 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 1h43
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (53 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHO to ORD direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
508
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
CHO → ORD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
ORD → CHO
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Charlottesville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric CHO→ORD SHD→ORD RIC→ORD
Distance from CHO 26 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 8
Weekly flights 54 7 167
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 49m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of CHO with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlottesville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
565 mi / 910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 2h 21m.
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.

CHO–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlottesville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance565 mi / 910 km
Flight time1h 43m to 2h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights54 out / 48 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: CHO
IATA / ICAOCHO / KCHO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation639 ft / 195 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHO to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 2h 21m. The route covers 565 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from CHO to ORD. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, TYS, FRG, CAE, BNA, CVG, OMA, YOW, MCO, SRQ, FLL, MIA, SLC, LAS, IAD, ATL, CLT and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Charlottesville.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CHO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHD, RIC and IAD. 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 CHO to ORD

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHO to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHO to ORD ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 565 miles (910 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weyers Cave (SHD), Richmond (RIC) and Dulles (IAD).