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

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397 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 21m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4982
AA American
CR7
5:24 AM
EDT
6:05 AM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6223
AA American
CR7
6:15 AM
EDT
7:16 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4984
AA American
CR7
9:17 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 42m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6222+1
AA American
CR7
9:21 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 38m
32%
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 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte 5h 8m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 8h 18m MX AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Erie to Chicago
4 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 397 mi 1h 51m nonstop -1h behind

ERI–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 397 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ERI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 1h41-2h01 Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
QR Qatar Airways 0 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (14 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 32%)
Unaffiliated: OO (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, ERI to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ERI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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
ERI → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → ERI
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Erie

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ERI→ORD YHM→ORD DUJ→ORD
Distance from ERI 76 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 2
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 9m 1h 18m
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 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.

ERI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Erie to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance397 mi / 638 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 397 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from ERI to ORD: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Qatar Airways.
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 Charlotte Douglas and Orlando.
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, DUJ and BUF. 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 American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ERI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ERI to ORD is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 397 miles (638 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM), Dubois (DUJ) and Buffalo (BUF).