Gainesville to Chicago (GNV–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA9918
AA American
12:14 AM
EDT
2:16 AM
CDT
3h 2m
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OO9918
OO SkyWest
12:49 AM
EDT
2:10 AM
CDT
2h 21m
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AA9916
AA American
7:48 PM
CDT
12:03 AM+1
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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OO9916
OO SkyWest
8:54 PM
CDT
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Gainesville to Chicago
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 905 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

GNV–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 905 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GNV–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 3h02 Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 2h21
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 33%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GNV to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GNV to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
616
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
GNV → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
ORD → GNV
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Gainesville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric GNV→ORD JAX→ORD MCO→ORD
Distance from GNV 66 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 12
Weekly flights 2 163 449
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 30m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of GNV with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gainesville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
905 mi / 1,457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m to 3h 2m.
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.

GNV–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gainesville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance905 mi / 1,457 km
Flight time2h 21m to 3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: GNV
IATA / ICAOGNV / KGNV
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GNV to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 21m to 3h 2m. The route covers 905 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from GNV to ORD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, RDU, DEN, SLC, TUS, LAX, SFO, ATL, MIA, DFW, CLT and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Gainesville.
Yes, return flights from ORD to GNV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAX, MCO and TPA. 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 GNV to ORD

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GNV to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GNV to ORD ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 905 miles (1,457 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX), Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA).