Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago (CVG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago
11 carriers, 312 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
312 Flights/wk
264 mi
0h 47m nonstop
-1h behind
90 1-stop hubs
CVG–ORD is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CVG–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 87 | 319, 738, 73G, 7M9, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h10-2h39 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 84 | CR7, E70, E75 | 0h47-2h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 40 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h31-1h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 34 | 7M9, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h32-1h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 22 | CR7, E75 | 1h36-5h | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | E7W | 1h35-1h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | E7W | 1h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | E7W | 1h35 | – | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | CR7 | 1h36 | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | E70 | 1h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | 0h53 | – | – |
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, CVG to ORD direction.
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51
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41
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45
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42
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44
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43
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44
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
61
Nonstop flights
312
Outbound / wk
288
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
CVG → ORD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
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ORD → CVG
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
CVG delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cincinnati / Covington
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | CVG→ORD | DAY→ORD | LEX→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CVG | – | 64 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 312 | 174 | 132 |
| Flight time | 0h 47m | 1h 7m | 1h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Dayton (DAY) to Chicago flights · Lexington (LEX) to Chicago flights · Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG 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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Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CVG: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
264 mi / 425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m to 5h 0m.
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
CVG–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance264 mi / 425 km
Flight time0h 47m to 5h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights312 out / 288 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
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 CVG to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 47m to 5h. The route covers 264 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, avianca, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 312 nonstop flights per week from CVG to ORD. The return direction has about 288 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, SDF, STL, RFD, MCI, MEM, TEB, GSO, BDL, BED, BTV, OKC, CHS, MLB, DAL, OPF, MTJ, QRO, YYC, ONT, SBN, SMF, GDL, YVR, SJU, SFO, NLU, ELP, ROC, PTY, CID, TUL, ANC, CUN, PBI, MSY, AUS, PUJ, MYR, CAK, BNA, JFK, DFW, CHO, BWI, IAD, MIA, MCO, CLT, YYZ, MSP, MTY, ATL, XNA, BRU, DTW, LAS, LGA, LAX, HHN, EYW, DCA, RSW, PHL, RDU, FRA, SAV, SRQ, PDX, EWR, IAH, TPA, MHT, LHR, BOS, DEN, JAX, SLC, TVC, SEA, PHX, YUL, FLL, VPS, HND, NRT, HNL, CDG, ICN and NGO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CVG 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.
American Eagle regional jets from CVG arrive at Terminal 3 at O'Hare, which is American's mainline and regional hub terminal. United Express regional service from CVG (if operated) would use Terminal 1. Most CVG–ORD service is American Eagle on CRJ or Embraer 175 equipment. The ATS people mover at ORD connects terminals airside only within the same concourse clusters. Inter-terminal transfers require exiting security.
CVG is about 450 km from ORD by road. Roughly four to four and a half hours. The flight is 55–65 minutes. For passengers connecting at ORD to longer-haul flights, the CVG–ORD leg is a practical feeder. For direct CVG-to-Chicago travel, the drive competes closely once airport overhead is factored in. The route's value is highest for travelers in outlying areas that feed CVG rather than Cincinnati proper.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport has no rail connection to Cincinnati or the broader metro. Taxi and rideshare serve the airport. The airport sits in Boone County, Kentucky. About 20 km from downtown Cincinnati. And the Ohio River crossing makes transit connections complex. The CVG Express shuttle bus provides limited service to the city. Most departing passengers drive or use rideshare.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky to Chicago O'Hare: Midwest Regional Feeder
CVG–ORD is a short-haul regional route operated primarily by American Eagle under capacity-purchase agreements, using CRJ and Embraer 175 regional jets. The segment feeds CVG's catchment area. Which extends into southeast Indiana and northern Kentucky. Into O'Hare's hub connecting network. Cincinnati lost its Delta hub in 2008, leaving it underserved relative to its metro population. American's CVG–ORD service provides connecting access to the American network. Frequencies are moderate, typically four to six round trips per day.
CVG's FedEx Hub and Cargo Context
CVG is one of the largest cargo airports in North America due to the Amazon Air hub and FedEx operations located there, which dwarfs the passenger terminal in scale. The passenger terminal is a single building with two concourses. Straightforward to navigate. Amazon Air's presence means the airport handles enormous overnight freighter traffic, which is operationally separate from the passenger side but affects overall airport staffing and infrastructure investment. For passenger travelers, CVG's size means shorter security lines and simpler parking than comparable cities with larger passenger airports.