Cleveland to Chicago (CLE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Cleveland to Chicago
12 carriers, 409 flights/week nonstop.
12 Airlines
409 Flights/wk
315 mi
0h 54m nonstop
-1h behind
69 1-stop hubs
CLE–ORD is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CLE–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 112 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 73G, 7M9, CR2, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h20-23h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 100 | 319, 738, CR7, E70, E75, E75L | 0h54-1h54 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 75 | 319, 738, E70, E75, E75S | 1h35-1h54 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 44 | 319, 738, E70, E75 | 1h40-1h46 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 28 | 319, E70 | 1h39-1h41 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h33-1h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 320 | 1h39 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E70 | 1h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 320 | 1h39 | – | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | E70 | 1h40 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | 1h19 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLE to ORD direction.
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60
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60
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60
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
78
Nonstop flights
409
Outbound / wk
319
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,640
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLE → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
ORD → CLE
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
CLE delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cleveland
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | CLE→ORD | CAK→ORD | DTW→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLE | – | 40 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 3 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 409 | 66 | 430 |
| Flight time | 0h 54m | 1h 32m | 0h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Akron (CAK) to Chicago flights · Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour
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Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CLE: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
315 mi / 507 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 54m to 23h 7m.
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.
Facts
CLE–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Cleveland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance315 mi / 507 km
Flight time0h 54m to 23h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)12
Weekly flights409 out / 319 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CLE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 54m to 23h 7m. The route covers 315 miles.
12 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, avianca, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Frontier, Gulf Air, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 409 nonstop flights per week from CLE to ORD. The return direction has about 319 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAK, PIT, MKE, MSN, CMH, IND, MCI, SDF, EAU, TEB, CRW, TYS, SUS, MEM, HPN, ILM, BDL, GSP, SAV, YWG, CXO, MLB, ICT, APF, MSY, FWA, OPF, NAS, SAT, SCF, GCM, SNA, RDU, SLC, CUN, CLT, BOS, STL, MSP, DTW, ATL, IAD, BNA, TPA, BWI, DCA, MCO, SFO, RSW, DUB, FLL, DEN, DFW, LGA, JFK, MIA, YYZ, EWR, PHL, IAH, JAX, SEA, SRQ, PHX, LAS, PBI, LAX, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
The drive from Cleveland to Chicago via I-90 is 345 miles, typically 4.5–5.5 hours without traffic. With airport processing at both ends, flying saves time for most travelers, but the margin is narrower than for longer routes. The route is heavily used by connecting passengers rather than purely point-to-point travelers.
Both Cleveland and Chicago are in the Great Lakes snowbelt, making winter the highest-risk season for delays. Lake-effect snow from Lake Erie affects CLE, while Lake Michigan storms regularly impact ORD. The corridor sees some of the highest winter delay rates in the US domestic network. Ground stops at ORD frequently cascade into CLE departure holds.
United Express (operated by regional partners) is the primary carrier on CLE-ORD, given United's hub at O'Hare and historical presence at Cleveland. American Eagle and occasionally Frontier offer competing service depending on the season. Most CLE-ORD service uses regional jets rather than mainline narrowbodies due to the short stage length.
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.