Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago (CVG–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.
CVG–ORD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ | 125 | 319, 320, 737, 738, 73G, 7M9, B39M, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h15-2h07 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 56 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h17-1h45 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 0h52 | – | – | |
| CSB CSB | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cincinnati / Covington
| Metric | CVG→ORD | LUK→ORD | DAY→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CVG | – | 14 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 515 | – | 275 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 1h 25m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CVG: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, 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.
CVG–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.