Panama City Beach to Chicago (ECP–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA3497
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
2:08 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4651
UA United
E75L
4:14 PM
CDT
6:58 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4756
Starts Sep 26
UA United
E7W
4:16 PM
CDT
7:00 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3634
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
9:29 AM
CDT T2
12:02 PM
CDT
2h 33m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5579
UA United
E7W
10:40 AM
CDT T2
1:13 PM
CDT
2h 33m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4695
Starts Oct 3
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
CDT T2
3:14 PM
CDT
2h 34m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5353
Starts Sep 26
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
CDT T2
3:14 PM
CDT
2h 34m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 8m WN AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 17m WN AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 19m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 25m WN AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 1m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 17m WN AAACAS Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 21m LXJWN AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 32m AAAS AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 43m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
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Panama City Beach to Chicago
4 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 812 mi 2h 44m nonstop

ECP–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ECP–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 15 E75L, E7W 2h42-2h44 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: QR 5 Oneworld QR
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
WN Southwest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 71%)
Oneworld: AA (5 flights/wk, 24%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ECP to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ECP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,503
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
ECP → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → ECP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Panama City Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ECP→ORD VPS→ORD PNS→ORD
Distance from ECP 44 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 3
Weekly flights 15 1 21
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 38m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of ECP with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Panama City Beach.
ECP: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
812 mi / 1,306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m gate to gate.
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.

ECP–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Panama City Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance812 mi / 1,306 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ECP
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ECP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 812 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from ECP to ORD: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ECP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VPS, PNS and MGM. 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 ECP to ORD

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ECP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ECP to ORD is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,306 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valparaiso (VPS), Pensacola (PNS) and Montgomery (MGM).