Huntsville to Chicago (HSV–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS4672
AS Alaska
CR7
6:01 AM
EDT
8:24 AM
CDT
2h 23m
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EI7192
EI Aer Lingus
CR7
6:02 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 23m
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AA6196
AA American
CR7
6:17 AM
EDT
8:42 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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AA4989
AA American
CR7
6:40 AM
EDT
9:01 AM
CDT
3h 21m
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UA4414
UA United
CR5
7:30 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
CDT
2h 13m
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UA5585
UA United
CR5
7:30 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 20m
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UA4551
UA United
CR7
7:30 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 20m
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AA6456
AA American
CR7
11:23 AM
EDT
1:42 PM
CDT
2h 19m
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AS4516
AS Alaska
CR7
11:23 AM
EDT
1:42 PM
CDT
2h 19m
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AA4958
AA American
CR7
2:15 PM
EDT
4:28 PM
CDT
2h 13m
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UA5345
UA United
CR2
2:15 PM
EDT
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 18m
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EI7622
EI Aer Lingus
CR7
2:15 PM
EDT
4:28 PM
CDT
2h 13m
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UA4498
UA United
CR5
2:30 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
CDT
2h 13m
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UA4580
UA United
CR5
3:01 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
CDT
3h 11m
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UA4170
UA United
CR5
5:55 PM
EDT
8:09 PM
CDT
2h 14m
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UA5804
UA United
CR5
6:03 PM
EDT
8:17 PM
CDT
2h 14m
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UA4469
UA United
CR5
6:35 PM
EDT
8:48 PM
CDT
2h 13m
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AS4516
AS Alaska
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T3
10:48 AM
EDT
1h 58m
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AA6456
AA American
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T3
10:48 AM
EDT
1h 58m
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UA5399
UA United
CR2
11:05 AM
CDT T2
1:08 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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UA4465
UA United
CR5
11:05 AM
CDT T2
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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AA4958
AA American
CR7
11:51 AM
CDT T3
1:17 PM
EDT
0h 26m
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UA4617
UA United
CR5
11:52 AM
CDT T2
1:25 PM
EDT
0h 33m
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UA5764
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:28 PM
EDT
1h 53m
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UA4443
UA United
CR5
4:42 PM
CDT T2
6:37 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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UA4607
UA United
CR7
5:25 PM
CDT T2
7:10 PM
EDT
0h 45m
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UA4505
UA United
CR5
7:45 PM
CDT T2
9:37 PM
EDT
1h 52m
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AA6363
AA American
CR7
8:59 PM
CDT T3
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 51m
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AS6161
AS Alaska
CR7
8:59 PM
CDT T3
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 51m
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EI7229
EI Aer Lingus
CR7
8:59 PM
CDT T3
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 51m
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AA6195
AA American
CR7
9:05 PM
CDT T3
10:59 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AS4286
AS Alaska
CR7
9:05 PM
CDT T3
10:59 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5736
UA United
CR5
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:06 PM+1
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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Huntsville to Chicago
4 carriers, 100 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 100 Flights/wk 511 mi 2h 13m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

HSV–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 511 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HSV–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 44 CR2, CR5, CR7 2h13-3h11 84% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 28 CR7 2h13-3h21 84% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 CR7 2h19-2h23 84% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 14 CR7 2h13-2h23 84%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS, EI, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (44 flights/wk, 44%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (42 flights/wk, 42%)
Unaffiliated: EI (14 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HSV to ORD direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
100
Outbound / wk
97
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HSV to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,780
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
HSV → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → HSV
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HSV delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Huntsville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric HSV→ORD BHM→ORD CHA→ORD
Distance from HSV 74 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 6 4
Weekly flights 100 113 99
Flight time 2h 13m 1h 51m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of HSV with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Huntsville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
511 mi / 822 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m to 3h 21m.
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.

HSV–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Huntsville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance511 mi / 822 km
Flight time2h 13m to 3h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights100 out / 97 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: HSV
IATA / ICAOHSV / KHSV
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation629 ft / 192 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HSV to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Huntsville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 13m to 3h 21m. The route covers 511 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and United Airlines.
There are approximately 100 nonstop flights per week from HSV to ORD. The return direction has about 97 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, MCO, LGA, MIA, ATL, DFW, MEM, LUX, IAD, IAH, CLT, DTW, LAS, DCA, TPA, DEN and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Huntsville.
Yes, return flights from ORD to HSV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHM, CHA and BNA. 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 HSV to ORD

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and United Airlines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HSV to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HSV to ORD ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes to 3 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 511 miles (822 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM), Chattanooga (CHA) and Nashville (BNA).