Key West to Chicago (EYW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EYW Airport Page →
1,254 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 57m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA3499
UA United
E75L
3:49 PM
EDT
6:11 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2358+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
4:05 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3996
AA American
E70
7:52 PM
EDT
11:02 PM
CDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3690
UA United
E7W
10:45 AM
CDT T3
3:09 PM
EDT
3h 24m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2359+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
10:45 AM
CDT T1
3:09 PM
EDT
3h 24m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3996
AA American
E70
11:20 AM
CDT T3
3:45 PM
EDT
3h 25m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IND Indianapolis 4h 58m G4 AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h 5m G4 AAACAS Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chicago flights
TPA Tampa 5h 6m MX AAACAS Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 13m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 20m G4 AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
AVL Asheville 5h 20m G4 AAAVG7 Asheville (AVL) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 5h 30m MX AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 31m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 5h 41m AABAQR 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 3m MTN AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Key West to Chicago
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,254 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind

EYW–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,254 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EYW–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E70 4h10 Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 7 E75L 3h22 Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EYW to ORD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EYW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,688
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
EYW → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → EYW
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Key West

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric EYW→ORD MIA→ORD OPF→ORD
Distance from EYW 126 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 25 2
Weekly flights 21 308 1
Flight time 3h 55m 2h 32m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of EYW with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Key West, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,254 mi / 2,018 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m 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.

EYW–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Key West to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,254 mi / 2,018 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EYW
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EYW to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Key West International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,254 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from EYW to ORD: American Airlines and United 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 Indianapolis, McGhee Tyson and Tampa.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Key West.
Yes, return flights from ORD to EYW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, OPF and RSW. 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 EYW to ORD

Key West International Airport (EYW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EYW to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EYW to ORD is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,254 miles (2,018 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, McGhee Tyson and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Miami (OPF) and Fort Myers (RSW).