Harrisburg to Chicago (MDT–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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593 mi airlines charter/private 127/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 38 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JL8340+1
JL Japan
319
5:41 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4651
AA American
E75
6:05 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2596cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
6:15 AM
EDT
7:27 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2684+1
UA United
320
6:30 AM
EDT
7:43 AM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2594cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
8:15 AM
EDT
9:36 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4599
UA United
CR5
8:15 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6225
AA American
CR7
9:12 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4428
UA United
CR7
10:30 AM
EDT
11:46 AM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4185
UA United
CR5
10:40 AM
EDT
11:56 AM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4781+1
UA United
CR7
10:42 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4407
UA United
CR5
10:44 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4746
AA American
E75S
11:41 AM
EDT
12:59 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL7381+2
JL Japan
E70
12:30 PM
EDT
1:49 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5568
UA United
CRJ
2:10 PM
EDT
3:29 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4611
UA United
CR5
4:01 PM
EDT
5:17 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA936
AA American
319
5:00 PM
EDT
6:16 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2860
UA United
319
5:52 PM
EDT
7:03 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2598+2
NZ Air New Zealand
73G
5:54 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3243
AA American
319
6:56 PM
EDT
7:56 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4593
UA United
CR5
8:30 PM
EDT
9:51 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5764
UA United
CR5
6:36 AM
CDT T2
9:36 AM
EDT
2h
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4611
UA United
CR5
6:44 AM
CDT T2
9:44 AM
EDT
2h
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2599+2
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
7:05 AM
CDT T2
10:07 AM
EDT
2h 2m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4746
AA American
E75S
8:06 AM
CDT T3
11:11 AM
EDT
2h 5m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4798
UA United
CRJ
10:25 AM
CDT T2
1:30 PM
EDT
2h 5m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4544
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:37 PM
EDT
2h 7m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4614
UA United
CR5
10:35 AM
CDT T2
1:42 PM
EDT
2h 7m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA936
AA American
319
1:15 PM
CDT T3
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 5m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1746
UA United
319
1:55 PM
CDT T1
4:55 PM
EDT
2h
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2595+2
NZ Air New Zealand
737
1:57 PM
CDT T1
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 56m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3243
AA American
319
3:26 PM
CDT T3
6:28 PM
EDT
2h 2m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2597+3
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
3:50 PM
CDT T2
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 55m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4173
UA United
CR7
4:40 PM
CDT T2
7:48 PM
EDT
2h 8m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1557
UA United
320
6:25 PM
CDT T1
9:29 PM
EDT
2h 4m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6273+2
EK Emirates
739
6:30 PM
CDT T1
9:33 PM
EDT
2h 3m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6186
AA American
CR7
7:51 PM
CDT T3
10:33 PM
EDT
1h 42m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4640
AA American
E75
8:52 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 7m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4400
UA United
CR5
9:21 PM
CDT T2
12:30 AM+1
EDT
2h 9m
21%
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 10 hubs
DCA Washington 3h 57m AA AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 3h 59m AFAMDL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 17m AA AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 4h 17m AVCMUA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 57m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 8m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 5h 20m AA AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 5h 36m G4 AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 52m AAQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 7h 46m DL AAACAS Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chicago flights
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Harrisburg to Chicago
5 carriers, 127 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 593 mi 2h 16m nonstop -1h behind

MDT–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 593 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDT–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 61 319, 320, CR5, CR7, CRJ 2h11-2h21 100% Star Alliance NZ
AA American Airlines Also: AS, JL 31 319, CR7, E75, E75S 2h-2h25 100% Oneworld AS, JL
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 100%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, JL, UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – NZ
73G Boeing 737-700 – NZ
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – NZ, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – JL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (61 flights/wk, 66%)
Oneworld: AA (31 flights/wk, 34%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: G7 + OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDT to ORD direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
19
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
19
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
127
Outbound / wk
112
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,391
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
MDT → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
98%
Return
ORD → MDT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MDT→ORD LNS→ORD BWI→ORD
Distance from MDT 25 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 14
Weekly flights 127 37 172
Flight time 2h 16m 2h 6m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
593 mi / 954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m 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.

MDT–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance593 mi / 954 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights127 out / 112 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 593 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from MDT to ORD: United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GoJet Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Philadelphia.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Harrisburg.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MDT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNS, BWI and SCE. 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 MDT to ORD

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GoJet Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDT to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to ORD is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 593 miles (954 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 239 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Baltimore (BWI) and State College (SCE).