Cleveland to Chicago (CLE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLE–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, OS | 114 | 320, 738, 739, CR5, E7W | 1h28-3h23 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, OS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 35 | 319, CR7, E70 | 1h36-2h | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cleveland
| Metric | CLE→ORD | CAK→ORD | DTW→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLE | – | 40 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 32 |
| Weekly flights | 456 | 89 | 615 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 32m | 0h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLE: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, 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.
CLE–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Route
CLE-ORD is a short Great Lakes corridor of 300 miles, operated primarily by United Express regional services given United's hub position at O'Hare. The route functions predominantly as a feeder into ORD's connecting complex rather than a standalone point-to-point market. Block times run 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, though gate-to-gate times are often dominated by taxi and holding.
Winter Operations and Connection Use
The CLE-ORD segment is exposed to significant winter weather risk from both Lake Erie and Lake Michigan storm systems. O'Hare ground stops triggered by snow or ice frequently propagate delays to CLE departures regardless of local conditions. The route's primary commercial value is as an O'Hare feed for passengers connecting to United's transcon, international, and midcontinent banks.