Erie to Chicago (ERI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
UA4648
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
6:51 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2405
QR Qatar
CR7
6:17 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7928
QR Qatar
CR7
6:17 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5228
UA United
CRJ
10:59 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5751
UA United
CR5
5:58 PM
EDT
6:51 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5244
UA United
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT T2
10:24 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5833
UA United
CR5
2:46 PM
CDT T2
5:23 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6004
UA United
CR5
9:20 PM
CDT T2
11:55 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Erie to Chicago
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 397 mi 1h 51m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

ERI–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 397 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ERI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 CR5, CRJ 1h51-1h53 Star Alliance
QR Qatar Airways 13 CR7 2h03 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – QR
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 62%)
Oneworld: QR (13 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ERI to ORD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ERI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Erie

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ERI→ORD YHM→ORD BUF→ORD
Distance from ERI 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 16
Weekly flights 34 270
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 5m 1h 56m
Airports within 200 miles of ERI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Erie.
ERI: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Erie, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
397 mi / 638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 2h 3m.
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.

ERI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Erie to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance397 mi / 638 km
Flight time1h 51m to 2h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 21 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: ERI
IATA / ICAOERI / KERI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation732 ft / 223 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ERI to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Erie International Tom Ridge Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 51m to 2h 3m. The route covers 397 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from ERI to ORD. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, LUK, BUF, CLE, MCI, IAD, YYZ, MSP, BOS, JFK, TPA, DAL, PBI, CLT and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Erie.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ERI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHM, BUF and CLE. 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 ERI to ORD

Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ERI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ERI to ORD ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 397 miles (638 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM), Buffalo (BUF) and Cleveland (CLE).