Lubbock to Chicago (LBB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 47m AAASBA → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 12m UAWN → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 5h 24m WN → AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 25m ACCMNZ → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 38m AA → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 18m WN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 7h 20m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
AMA Amarillo ~3h 52m → UA Amarillo (AMA) to Chicago flights
MAF Midland ~4h 54m A8EM → Midland (MAF) to Chicago flights
ABI Abilene ~5h 19m BVN → AA Abilene (ABI) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lubbock to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 950 mi 2h 30m nonstop

LBB–ORD had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 950 miles in 2h 30m.

Also explore LBB Routes ORD Routes LBB Live Flights ORD Live Flights LBB Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Lubbock flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LBB–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 100% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LBB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
AMA ~3h 52m DFW ~4h 47m MAF ~4h 54m DEN ~5h 12m ABI ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
875
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LBB → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → LBB
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LBB delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lubbock

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LBB→ORD AMA→ORD MAF→ORD
Distance from LBB – 108 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 30m 1h 55m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Amarillo (AMA) to Chicago flights · Midland (MAF) to Chicago flights · Abilene (ABI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LBB with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Lubbock.
LBB: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
950 mi / 1,529 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LBB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubbock to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance950 mi / 1,529 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBB
Full nameLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBB to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 950 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from LBB to ORD: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LBB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AMA, MAF and ABI. 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 LBB to ORD

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LBB to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBB to ORD is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 950 miles (1,529 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amarillo (AMA), Midland (MAF) and Abilene (ABI).